New Delhi:Rajya Sabha marshals on Thursday were seen without their military-style caps as part of the ongoing review of their new uniforms which had invited criticism from some ex-Army officers and opposition leaders.
Uniforms of Rajya Sabha marshals were restyled from traditional Indian attire comprising turbans to dark navy blue and olive green military-style outfits with caps. As soon as the House assembled to take up the Zero Hour, some members from opposition benches pointed out to the change.
To this Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu remarked, "As I have said, nothing reflects like Army...(the review) process is on". On November 19, Naidu had ordered a review of the new military-style uniform of marshals in the House following criticism by some ex-Army officers and remarks of opposition leaders.
Naidu had mentioned in the House that the Secretariat of Rajya Sahba had come out with a new dress code for marshals. However, there have been suggestions and comments by politicians and well-meaning individuals on the same, he said.