Kolkata

Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has intensified her criticism of fellow party parliamentarian Kalyan Banerjee, urging that he be expelled from the Lok Sabha over allegations of repeated misconduct, verbal abuse, and misogynistic behaviour.

Speaking to ANI, the Barasat MP described Banerjee as a "habitual offender" and maintained that anyone who repeatedly insults women or behaves inappropriately towards fellow lawmakers should face strict consequences.

"A person who repeatedly displays misogynistic behaviour and is a habitual offender must be dealt with under the law. If he continuously uses abusive language against women members or behaves disrespectfully towards them, appropriate punishment should follow," Dastidar said.

The remarks come a day after Dastidar formally approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking action against Banerjee for what she termed a sustained pattern of objectionable conduct.

In her letter to the Speaker, she referred to an earlier complaint submitted on May 28, 2026, and requested intervention over Banerjee's alleged behaviour within Parliament.

Dastidar alleged that the TMC MP had repeatedly used "offensive, disrespectful and inappropriate language" against her and other women parliamentarians during proceedings of the House.

According to her, such actions diminish the dignity of Parliament and violate the standards of conduct expected from elected representatives.

"Such behaviour is unbecoming of a Member of Parliament and undermines the decorum, dignity and values that parliamentary debates are meant to uphold," the letter stated.

She further argued that the incidents were not isolated but part of a recurring pattern involving personal attacks, intimidation and remarks that she described as misogynistic in nature.

Dastidar claimed that this environment discourages women lawmakers from participating freely and confidently in parliamentary discussions and adversely affects the functioning of democratic institutions.

Referring to Rules 349 and 352 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, she contended that repeated derogatory and insulting comments directed at women MPs amount to a clear violation of parliamentary propriety and established norms of conduct.

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The controversy unfolds against the backdrop of growing divisions within the Trinamool Congress, with several dissident MPs openly challenging sections of the party leadership. Dastidar's latest intervention adds another layer to the internal turmoil, placing renewed focus on standards of behaviour and accountability within Parliament.