Anurag Thakur Serves Privilege Notice Against LoP Rahul Gandhi over 'Use of Derogatory Language'
Thakur asked the Lok Sabha Speaker to send the complaint to the Privilege Committee and sought an unconditional apology from Gandhi.
- On Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur submitted a formal privilege motion to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, alleging unparliamentary remarks made during July 29 proceedings.
- Thakur alleged that Gandhi violated House rules by using terms like "idiot" and "andhbhakt" while levelling grave allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police excesses and education system control.
- Citing parliamentary procedure, the complaint argues Gandhi violated Rules 352 and 353 by failing to provide advance notice for accusations, which the Lok Sabha Secretariat deems "offensive, derogatory, and demeans the dignity of Parliament, constituting contempt of the House."
- Thakur requested that Speaker Birla admit the motion under Rule 222, expunge remarks under Rules 380 and 381, and refer the matter to the Committee of Privileges for investigation and an unconditional apology.
- These remarks occurred during the July 29 debate on the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, which the Lok Sabha passed to strengthen anti-cheating laws and curb exam malpractice.
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Anurag Thakur moves privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi over 'derogatory language', seeks apology
BJP MP Anurag Thakur, in a complaint to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, has sought an apology from Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his speech in the Lower House. He said Gandhi violated the rules of the House by using "unparliamentary and derogatory" words.
Anurag Thakur serves privilege notice against LoP Rahul Gandhi over 'use of derogatory language'
Anurag Thakur submitted a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi to the Lok Sabha Speaker. Gandhi allegedly used unparliamentary words and made unsubstantiated allegations against Amit Shah. The notice requests an inquiry and an unconditional apology from Gandhi. BJP chief whip Sanjay Jaiswal also wrote to the Speaker regarding Gandhi's remarks. The Speaker will consider expunging remarks and referring the matter to the committee.
Anurag Thakur serves privilege notice against Rahul over 'use of derogatory language'
Anurag Thakur submitted a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi to the Lok Sabha Speaker. Gandhi allegedly used unparliamentary words and made unsubstantiated allegations against Amit Shah. The notice requests an inquiry and an unconditional apology from Gandhi. BJP chief whip Sanjay Jaiswal also wrote to the Speaker regarding Gandhi's remarks. The Speaker will consider expunging remarks and referring the matter to the committee.
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