Manipur, July 11 -- Veteran politician Okram Joy Singh on Saturday said that the allegations made by former MLA Naoriya Pakhanglakpa assembly constituency S Subhaschandra against some MLAs is a breach of privilege of the MLAs and contempt of the house.

Joy said that the MLAs can raise a privilege motion in the house if they are interested.

Quoting Practice & Procedure of Parliament, page number 293, Joy said, "It is a breach of privilege and contempt of the House to make speeches, or to print or publish any libels, reflecting on the character or proceedings of the house of its committees, or any member of the house for or relating to his character or conduct as a member of Parliament".

Joy made the statement while he was speaking to th...