From 'Corrupt' To 'Jumlajeevi', Words Tagged "Unparliamentary". Cue Backlash

'Jumlajeevi', 'baal buddhi', 'Covid spreader' and 'Snoopgate' have joined everyday expressions like 'ashamed', 'abused, 'betrayed', 'corrupt', 'drama', 'hypocrisy' and 'incompetent' in a list of words deemed unfit for parliament ahead of a new session starting Monday.

Triggering instant protests from opposition lawmakers who say it will impede their ability to critique the government, the Lok Sabha secretariat has issued a new booklet listing unparliamentary words for both houses.

The booklet, that comes ahead of the Monsoon session beginning Monday, says words like 'anarchist', 'Shakuni', 'dictatorial', 'taanashah', 'taanashahi', 'Jaichand', 'vinash purush', 'Khalistani' and 'khoon se kheti' would also be expunged if used during debates or otherwise.

'Dohra charitra', 'nikamma', 'nautanki', 'dhindora peetna' and 'behri sarkar' will also face the same treatment.

However, the Rajya Sabha Chairman and the Lok Sabha Speaker will have the last word in expunging words and expressions.

The move sparked outrage in the opposition, with Trinamool's Derek O'Brien throwing an open challenge, saying he would continue to use the words.

New Dictionary for New India. pic.twitter.com/SDiGWD4DfY

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 14, 2022

Session begins in a few days

GAG ORDER ISSUED ON MPs.

Now, we will not be allowed to use these basic words while delivering a speech in #Parliament : Ashamed. Abused. Betrayed. Corrupt. Hypocrisy. Incompetent

I will use all these words. Suspend me. Fighting for democracy https://t.co/ucBD0MIG16

— Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) July 14, 2022

All words used by the Opposition to describe the reality of Modi Sarkar now to be considered ‘unparliamentary'. What next Vishguru? pic.twitter.com/lx7MqIVutw

— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) July 14, 2022

Reminded of this meme.
Agar karein toh karein kya, bolein toh bolein kya?
Sirf, Wah Modi ji wah !

Now seems like a reality!
PC: @sharmanagendar pic.twitter.com/dEgn6OK9bw

— Priyanka Chaturvedi???????? (@priyankac19) July 14, 2022

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra tweeted, "You mean I can't stand up in Lok Sabha & talk of how Indians have been betrayed by an incompetent government who should be ashamed of their hypocrisy?"

The criticism was countered in a statement issued to the media via "government sources". "Today, the opposition has created a lot of hue and cry about the compilation of unparliamentary words in the parliament. But what is amusing is that they have tried to create a storm without knowing the facts. This list is brought out every year," it said.

"The list is not a new suggestion, but merely a compilation of words already expunged in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha or state legislatures. It also contains a list of words considered unparliamentary in parliaments of Commonwealth countries," it added.

"Most of these words were considered unparliamentary even during the UPA government. The booklet is mere compilation of the words, not suggestions or order," the statement said, listing a few terms that were taken off in opposition-ruled states and other countries.

The Lok Sabha secretariat's list includes a caveat that some words may not be deemed unparliamentary unless read in conjunction with the other expressions spoken during the parliamentary proceedings.

The list of expressions also includes any aspersions made against the Chair in both the houses in either English or Hindi, which shall be considered unparliamentary and are expunged from the records of Parliament.

A quick look at some of the words listed as unparliamentary:

'Bloodshed', 'bloody', 'betrayed', 'ashamed', 'abused', 'cheated, 'chamcha', 'chamchagiri', 'chelas', 'childishness', 'corrupt', 'coward', 'criminal' and 'crocodile tears', 'disgrace', 'donkey', 'drama', 'eyewash', 'fudge', 'hooliganism', 'hypocrisy', 'incompetent', 'mislead', 'lie', 'untrue', 'anarchist', 'gaddar', 'girgit', 'goons', 'ghadiyali ansu', 'apmaan', 'asatya', 'ahankaar', 'corrupt', 'kala din', 'kala bazaari', 'khareed farokht', 'danga', 'dalal', 'daadagiri', 'dohra charitra', 'bechara', 'bobcut', 'lollypop', 'vishwasghat', 'samvedanheen', 'foolish', 'pitthu', 'behri sarkar', and 'sexual harassment'.