Treasury benches, led by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, on Thursday moved a resolution to refer the conduct of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira to the Special Privileges Committee of the House. The resolution was supported by MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi.Congress MLAs objected to the resolution, accusing Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan of playing a partisan role during the proceedings.As the treasury benches continued to raise the Khaira issue, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa and other opposition members sought the Speaker’s reply on a condemnation notice moved against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his remarks about women in Sangrur.Related news: Congress seeks NCW action against Punjab CM Mann for ‘derogatory, sexist’ remarks against womenDespite opposition objections, the Assembly passed the resolution, referring the matter of Khaira’s conduct to the Special Privileges Committee for further scrutiny.Resolution referring matter of Khaira’s conduct to Special Privileges Committee passedMarch 12, 2026 11:47 amDespite opposition objections, the Assembly passed the resolution, referring the matter of Khaira’s conduct to the Special Privileges Committee for further scrutiny.LoP Partap Bajwa, other opposition members seek Speaker’s reply on condemnation notice moved against CM MannMarch 12, 2026 11:47 amCongress leader Partap Singh Bajwa and other opposition members sought the Speaker’s reply on a condemnation notice moved against the Chief Minister for his remarks about women in Sangrur.Congress MLAs object to the resolutionMarch 12, 2026 11:43 amCongress MLAs objected to the resolution, accusing the Speaker of playing a partisan role during the proceedings.Resolution moved to refer conduct of Congress MLA Khaira to Special Privileges Committee of the HouseMarch 12, 2026 11:43 amTreasury benches, led by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, moved a resolution to refer the conduct of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira to the Special Privileges Committee of the House.