Rahul Gandhi asked to respond to privilege notice by August 28
Notice follows complaints by BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Sanjay Jaiswal over remarks made during debate on the Public Examinations Bill
The Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges has summoned Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to respond by August 28 regarding a breach of privilege case. The BJP MP Anurag Thakur moved the notice on July 30, alleging that Gandhi used unparliamentary language, defied the chair, and made false accusations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Specifically, Thakur claims Gandhi employed derogatory terms such as "idiots" and "andhbhakts" during the July 29 debate. The Congress leader is accused of breaching Rule 352 by ignoring the Chair's instructions and Rule 353 by making allegations against a minister without proper notice. Additionally, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal had earlier requested the Speaker to address Gandhi's alleged use of unparliamentary expressions during the same debate. The Committee will evaluate both complaints and proceed once Gandhi submits his reply.
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