New Delhi, December 19
The Lok Sabha today had RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav raising the slogan ‘Bhagwan Sri Krishna ki jai,’ and the entire House reverberated with ‘jai’ as he rose to condemn the Russian court’s act of banning the Russian translation of Bhagvad Gita by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), while SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav wanted the Bhagvad Gita to be taught in all schools.

The House was earlier adjourned for two hours from 2 pm as SP and BSP rushed into the Well of the House and BJP members were on their feet, demanding the government explanation.

When the House reassembled after the adjournment, the chair allowed SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to raise the issue, who praised the Bhagvad Gita and said that it is revered in India across the board and the Dharma that Sri Krishna mentioned in the Gita is acceptable to people all over the world. Mahatma Gandhi was inspired by Gita. He regretted that the government was not taking it seriously.

He was followed by RJD chief Lalu Yadav, JD (U) president Sharad Yadav and BJP leader Hukumdev Narain Yadav, who all took serious exception to the disrespect caused to the Gita and Bhagwan Krishna and demanded government statement.

The matter was finally settled only when Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal assured the House that External Affairs Minister SM Krishna may make a statement perhaps tomorrow upon his return to the country.