New Delhi, Nov. 25 -- A Rajya Sabha bulletin ahead of the winter session has said that rulings given by the Chair should not be criticised inside or outside the House and there should be no "Thanks", "Thank You", "Jai Hind", "Vande Mataram" or any other slogans raised in the House.

The Parliamentary bulletin no. 65855, issued on Monday, has reminded MPs that production of exhibits on the floor of the House is not in order and if an MP criticises another lawmaker or a minister, "the latter is entitled to expect that the critic should be present in the House to hear his reply. To be absent when the latter is replying, is a breach of parliamentary etiquette".

These issues, related to the conduct of MPs, are part of a standard handbook of l...