During the budget session of UP Assembly, Speaker Satish Mahana made such a statement regarding Swatantra Dev Singh that the entire House echoed with laughter. While introducing Swatantra Dev Singh in the ongoing session in Lucknow, he revealed his old name as ‘Congress Singh’. On hearing this comment, laughter started in the House and the Minister himself was seen smiling.

What happened in the house?

Speaker Satish Mahana, while introducing Swatantra Dev Singh, said that he has been elected for the third time in the present Legislative Council on BJP ticket. He mentioned his birth, education and political background. During this, he jokingly said that Swatantra Dev Singh also has another name ‘Congress Singh’.

On hearing this, the members present in the House laughed. Even Swatantra Dev Singh himself could not stop laughing. The atmosphere remained light and pleasant for some time. The Speaker then asked him whether this name was there before or now, to which he replied that this name was there earlier. After this the proceedings proceeded normally.

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President Satish Mahana’s style

Satish Mahana has already been in the news for his different style. Known for talking in a joking manner. Adopt a clear stance even in expressing displeasure. A few days ago, during the uproar, he threw his headphones and went out of the House. His style often makes the proceedings of the House a topic of discussion.

Who is Swatantra Dev Singh?

Swatantra Dev Singh is a well-known face of Uttar Pradesh politics. He is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party and is currently holding the responsibility as the Cabinet Minister of Jal Shakti Department in the state government. His political journey started from the organization and reached the government.

It is said that he started his career as a reporter in a daily newspaper in 1986. Later he joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and then started doing active politics in BJP. His childhood name was ‘Congress Singh’, which was changed to Swatantra Dev Singh after joining BJP. This was the reason why the Speaker lightened the atmosphere in the House by addressing him by the same old name.