Sanjay Raut, leader of the Thackeray Sena, was given more time on Wednesday to present his side in a breach of privilege motion that was moved against him on March 1. Speaker Rahul Narvekar told the house that the MP had been asked to submit his explanation in writing to him before the chair took a decision on Wednesday.

“Since he has sought more time from me, I have extended the deadline. Suitable action will be taken after Raut submits his reply,” said the Speaker on Wednesday evening. Narvekar did not, however, specify the date given to Raut. He said he had sent Raut a letter on March 3 and the reply had been expected within two days of the notice.