Meira Kumar accepts resignation of L Rajagopal as MP

New Delhi: Expelled Congress MP L Rajagopal, who had created a storm by splashing pepper spray in Lok Sabha, is no longer a member of the House with Speaker Meira Kumar accepting his resignation today."I have accepted his resignation with effect from 19 February," the Speaker informed the Lok Sabha.[caption id="attachment_1398391" align="alignleft" width="380"] L Rajagopal. Ibnlive[/caption]Unprecedented pandemonium had broken out in the House last week when Rajagopal, who is opposed to the division of Andhra Pradesh, brought in a canister and sprayed pepper.All political parties had demanded action against him and the government had said it would not oppose any decision taken by the Speaker.The resignation of the industrialist-politician came after the Speaker asked the Committee of Privileges of Lok Sabha, which has punitive powers, to go into the incident which she termed as a "blot" on democracy.The 50-year-old Vijayawada MP had yesterday sent his resignation to the Speaker hours after the controversial Telangana bill was passed by the Lok Sabha."I submit my resignation from Lok Sabha. I am quitting politics too. I'm hurt as Telugu-speaking people are divided now. It is a sad day. I lost interest in politics," Rajagopal told PTI yesterday.PTI