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“Is that a mask or beard”: Venkaiah Naidu’s question to MP leaves parliamentarians in splits

Naidu’s question asked out of curiosity left parliamentarians in splits, while Suresh Gopi explained that it was his new look for his film

New Delhi: A blithesome moment from the otherwise solemn and chaotic proceeding of the Upper House of the Parliament came in light on Monday.

When Malayalam actor and nominated Rajya Sabha MP Suresh Gopi stood up to address the house, he appeared in a new bearded look.

On noticing some change, Rajya Sabha Speaker Venkaiah Naidu who was left confused with Gopi’s snowy white beard over black mustaches and felt compelled to ask him in Hindi, “Mask hain? beard hain? (Is it a mask or a beard?)”

Naidu’s question asked out of curiosity left the parliamentarians in splits, while Suresh Gopi explained that it was his new look for his upcoming film.

Have a look at the video here: 

Convinced with his answer, the speaker asked Gopi to further continue with his address.

As soon as the video surfaced on social media, Netizens are sharing their thoughts on the light moment while extending their wishes on the microblogging site Twitter.

Have a look at the top reactions here: 

Meanwhile, the house was adjourned till noon on Monday as several opposition parties created ruckus over rising prices of petroleum products and the nationwide strike by the trade union in India.