Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana enforced a ban on pan-masala and gutka within Vidhan Sabha premises after a legislator was caught spitting gutka. Violators will face a ₹1,000 fine. Mahana expressed frustration at the incident, urging legislators to maintain discipline and cleanliness in the Assembly, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the members.
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