Jaya Bachchan Jokes About Rajya Sabha Chairman in Video

: Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan brought a moment of levity to the Upper House on Friday, following a recent incident where she expressed frustration at being addressed as 'Jaya Amitabh Bachchan.' During a session, she humorously referred to herself with the same name, prompting laughter from Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar and fellow members. This light-hearted exchange contrasted sharply with her earlier reaction when she felt that the use of her husband's name undermined her individual identity. The earlier incident occurred when Deputy Chairperson Harivansh Narayan Singh called upon Bachchan to speak, using her full name as listed. Bachchan responded with indignation, arguing that the practice of including her middle name suggested that a woman lacked her own identity and required her husband's name for validation. Singh defended his choice, stating it was simply a matter of protocol. In a further display of wit, Bachchan took a playful jab at Chairman Dhankhar during her speech, suggesting that his day was incomplete without mentioning Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. Dhankhar's light-hearted retort about having lunch with Ramesh added to the jovial atmosphere, eliciting laughter from the assembly. This exchange highlighted the dynamic nature of parliamentary discussions, where serious issues can often be interspersed with humor.