Rajya Sabha marshals spotted without military-style caps

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 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.

"I have decided to ask the Secretariat to revisit the same," Naidu had said on November 19.

A day before, when the marshals came wearing the new uniform together with aiguillette, some members commented if "marshal law was being imposed."