Last Updated:December 01, 2025, 13:45 IST Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury brought her pet dog into Parliament, defending it as harmless, sparking criticism from the BJP. Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury brings a dog to the Parliament (File photo/Video screengrab) Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Monday brought a dog to the Parliament, sparking sharp reactions from BJP members. The episode came as the Winter Session began, amid a day marked by Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Chowdhury, when questioned about the presence of the animal, defended her actions, stating, “The government doesn’t like animals. What’s the harm if a small, harmless animal comes inside?” “It is not aggressive,” she said, insisting that the dog posed no threat and was merely accompanying her inside the vehicle. However, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal reacted strongly, saying, “Renuka Chowdhury brought a dog into Parliament. Action should be taken against her.” “Having certain parliamentary privileges does not mean they can be misused,” she said. Later, in a self-recorded video, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Ponawalla demanded an apology …