Rajya Sabha deputy chairman anguished at ‘humiliating’ conduct in House, announces 24-hour fast

New Delhi, September 22

*In letter to RS chairman, Harivansh expresses deep anguish at "humiliating" conduct towards him in House, announces 24-hr fast.

*RS dy chairman Harivansh says his fast begins from Tuesday morning, will end tomorrow on birthday of 'rashtra kavi' Ramdhari Singh Dinkar.

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Rajya Sabha deputy chairman anguished at ‘humiliating’ conduct in House, announces 24-hour fast

*My fast may perhaps inspire 'self-purification' in those who behaved insultingly towards me: RS dy chairman Harivansh.

*Members engaged in violent conduct in name of democracy, tried to frighten Chair, defied every norm and convention of House: RS dy chairman.

*Whatever happened in front of me on Sept 20 has caused unimaginable loss to dignity of House, Chair: Harivansh to RS chairman. PTI