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As the marshals tried to physically prevent them from As the marshals tried to physically prevent them fromreaching the Speaker’s chair, the YSRC MLAs jostled with them.In the melee, a couple of MLAs and marshals tripped. A visibly upset Speaker chided the opposition memberssaying "you are committing a big mistake", and asked them toreturn to their seats. "Don’t attack the marshals. That is not correct. Thisis a legislative body, bear in mind and learn how to behave inthe House," Kodela said. "If you think attacking the marshals is the members’right, there can’t be nothing more unfortunate. The entirestate is watching (your behaviour)," the Speaker told theprotesting opposition members. The high-handed behaviour towards the Speaker’sposition was not correct, Kodela said, adding that everyoneshould respect the Chair. "Do you support this high-handed behaviour? You arenot realising what a big mistake you are committing. If youhave decency and wisdom, ask your members to resume theirseats," the Speaker told the YSRC deputy leader. He also directed the marshals not to touch the MLAs. "Marshals, please don’t touch the MLAs. You will nottouch the members," Kodela cautioned the marshals. As there appeared to be no let up in the situation,the Speaker adjourned the proceedings for 10 minutes. PTI DBVGKRT