Opposition members of the 13th NLA raised an issue on the removal of VIP culture asking the leader of the house whether he would own responsibility if anything happened to the elected members.
Opposition member, Yitachu, said that in a democratic set up, the leader of opposition (LoP) was entitled for cabinet status and must be provided security. He demanded that LoP should not be affected while implementing the removal of VIP culture.
Expressing apprehensions that they could be manhandled while travelling through Assam, the opposition members insisted that the decision be reviewed.
In this regard, the leader of the house, Neiphiu Rio, responded that name plate was used even by people at the village level, which he said was a false pride.
Rio clarified that security and escorts would be provided, when the members travelled through Assam. He also assured to review about providing security to LoP in the cabinet meeting since such decisions were taken during cabinet meetings.