Cycle, horse the new modes of transport to India’s ‘temple of democracy’

New Delhi, Apr. 27: Mike Sasso, the author of Being Human, has aptly said, “Originality is the best form of rebellion.” The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government’s odd-even proposal has brought new flavour to the ongoing second part of the budget session of Parliament with several BJP lawmakers resorting to new modes of transport, including cycle and horse, to vent their ire.
BJP MP Ram Prasad Sharma today came to Parliament on a horse in protest against the odd-even rule.
Drawing the attention of the media, Sharma alleged that the AAP government was indulging in drama.
“We want to appeal to the Delhi Government to either provide us vehicles or exempt us from the odd-even scheme. We are performing a constitutional duty,” said Sharma while seated atop a white horse.
“The people, who have crores of money, can only afford to have two cars. We haven’t been provided with anything. Either you (the Delhi Government) exempt us or stop this lunatic move,” he added.
Justifying his horse ride to the Parliament, the MP from Assam asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to provide facilities to the lawmakers so that they do not face problems.
“I am here for the past three days. I am an MP from Assam. They haven’t provided us any bus. They gave us only five buses. Can 750 Members of Parliament commute in five buses?” Sharma asked.
“I have an even numbered car, how am I supposed to come on an odd day..Even cycle needs some oil, but the horse needs only grass and it is pure. Please don’t harass common people,” he added.