New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Rajya Sabha witnessed a major uproar on Wednesday after CPI(M) MP John Brittas moved a privilege notice against BJP MP Sushmita Dev, alleging that she made a derogatory "lungi wala" remark against him while he was addressing the House.

Speaking on the incident, Brittas asserted his pride in his regional identity and criticized the use of stereotypes in parliamentary discourse.

"The other day, while I was speaking in the House, she made a derogatory remark, lungi wala, against me. I was wearing a dhoti, and I am proud to be a Malayali, proud to be a South Indian. These are all part of her attire culture. But such stereotypes are made in a derogatory manner, which is not acceptable. I feel that the House should t...