Barks & Bites

‘‘We lost because of the seven MLAs. The speaker has acted on behalf of the party and not as a speaker.’’
Narayan Rane, Shiv Sena leader

‘‘We have filed a petition in the court that the speaker’s decision is wrong. We have asked for a stay on that decision and then give a decision on it after hearing the matter out.’’
Gopinath Munde, BJP

‘‘We have taught them a lesson. This is a victory of democratic forces over hooliganism.’’
Chaggan Bhujbal, Deputy chief minister

‘‘The DCP and ACP ordered a lathi charge and even brandished a revolver at us.’’
A woman Shiv Sainik