Rahul Gandhi gets privilege notice over his ‘grave allegations’ against Amit Shah

The Indian Express reports that Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has received a breach of privilege notice over his alleged use of "unparliamentary and derogatory language" and "grave allegations" against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The notices were received from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Whip Sanjay Jaiswal and party MP Anurag Thakur.

Jaiswal accused Gandhi of using "unparliamentary expressions" during the debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, while Thakur claimed the allegations were made without adequate advance notice under Rule 353. Gandhi has been given until August 28 to respond to the notices, which will be considered by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

The BJP leaders argue that personal attacks and insulting language are not permissible within the proceedings of the House of the People, emphasizing the need for maintaining the standards of dignity, restraint, and decorum expected of a member of Parliament.

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