UP Assembly: Speaker Satish Mahana Flings Headphones, Adjourns House Over Disruption

A dramatic scene unfolded in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly during the ongoing Budget Session when Speaker Satish Mahana expressed intense displeasure over the conduct of a ruling party member. Frustrated by the continuous disruptions and the behavior of a BJP legislator, the Speaker flung his headphones onto the table and announced a 10-minute adjournment of the house. The incident occurred during the Question Hour, a period designated for legislative inquiries and government accountability.

Disruption During the Question Hour

The sequence of events began when Speaker Satish Mahana called upon Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Kamal Akhtar to pose his scheduled question. As the opposition members started creating a ruckus over various issues, the Speaker repeatedly instructed them to return to their seats and maintain the decorum of the house. However, the situation escalated when several MLAs from the treasury benches also stood up and began engaging in heated exchanges with the opposition, further complicating the Speaker's efforts to restore order.

Speaker's Confrontation with BJP MLA Ketki Singh

The Speaker's patience reached its limit when BJP MLA Ketki Singh continued to intervene despite instructions. Addressing her directly, Mahana asked in a stern voice, "Will you run the house now? Do you want to run the house? " Immediately after making these remarks, the Speaker removed his headphones and threw them on the desk in a symbolic gesture of protest against the lack of discipline. He then declared the house adjourned for 10 minutes and exited the chamber.

Political Reaction from Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was quick to react to the incident, using it as an opportunity to criticize the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while in a statement shared on social media, Yadav claimed that the frustration of the BJP's internal conflicts has moved from the streets into the legislative assembly. He mocked the party by asking if BJP members intended to fight the next elections against one another, while yadav highlighted that the incident involving the Speaker and a BJP MLA reflects a growing lack of coordination and discipline within the ruling party.

Context of Parliamentary Decorum and Rules

According to parliamentary protocols, the Speaker holds the highest authority within the house, and all members are expected to adhere to the Chair's directions. The act of flinging headphones is viewed by observers as a rare and significant expression of dissatisfaction by a presiding officer. Officials noted that the Speaker's primary role is to ensure that the proceedings follow the established rules of the assembly, and any attempt by members to bypass the Chair's authority is treated as a serious breach of legislative conduct.

Resumption of Proceedings Post-Adjournment

When the assembly reconvened after the 10-minute break, the atmosphere remained tense but relatively more orderly. Senior ministers from the government reportedly attempted to pacify the situation and ensure that the proceedings could continue without further outbursts. The incident has drawn significant attention to the dynamics between the Speaker and the ruling party members during the Budget Session, highlighting the challenges of managing a house amidst high political temperatures and internal party friction.

भाजपा की हार की हताशा सड़क से लेकर सदन तक पहुँच गयी है, अब देखते हैं कौन किसको अवमानना का नोटिस देता है।

पहले भाजपा के ही विधायक जी ने माननीय भाजपाई मंत्री जी के साथ सड़क पर सरेआम अभद्रता की, अब फिर भाजपाई विधायक के दुर्व्यवहार के कारण भाजपाई सभापति महोदय सदन में रुष्ट हो गये।… pic.twitter.com/Ugq7HZ0WSG

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) February 13, 2026