Lok Sabha Speaker accepts resignation of Expelled Congress MP L Rajagopal

Unprecedented pandemonium had broken out in the House last week when Rajagopal, who is opposed to the division of Andhra Pradesh, brought in a canister and sprayed pepper.

All political parties had demanded action against him and the government had said it would not oppose any decision taken by the Speaker.

The resignation of the industrialist-politician came after the Speaker asked the Committee of Privileges of Lok Sabha, which has punitive powers, to go into the incident which she termed as a “blot” on democracy.

The 50-year-old Vijayawada MP had yesterday sent his resignation to the Speaker hours after the controversial Telangana bill was passed by the Lok Sabha.

“I submit my resignation from Lok Sabha. I am quitting politics too. I’m hurt as Telugu-speaking people are divided now. It is a sad day. I lost interest in politics,” Rajagopal told Tuesday.