Anurag Thakur files privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi over Lok Sabha remarks

During the Monsoon Session, Union minister Anurag Thakur lodged a privilege motion against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, citing unparliamentary and derogatory language. Citing specific Lok Sabha rules, Thakur asked that the case be referred to the Committee of Privileges for a thorough inquiry. He asserted that Gandhi ignored objections raised by parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju and the Speaker, continuing to use language that demeaned citizens and violated Rule 352.

The notice accuses Gandhi of breaching privilege, contempt of the House, and obstructing parliamentary functions, and requests that the offending remarks be expunged under Rules 380 and 381 along with a formal apology. This development adds to the ongoing clash between the ruling BJP and the opposition over issues such as the alleged NEET paper leak and student protests. The matter now awaits consideration by the parliamentary committee.