New Delhi, August 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has been asked to respond to a breach of privilege complaint over remarks he allegedly made against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a debate in the House.
The Lok Sabha Privileges Committee issued the notice on Friday and has given Gandhi until August 28 to submit his response.
The complaint was filed by BJP members, who alleged that Gandhi used unparliamentary and derogatory expressions against the Home Minister and made serious allegations without giving the advance notice required under Rule 353 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.
The matter pertains to Gandhi’s remarks during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur had submitted a breach of privilege complaint to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on July 30, alleging that Gandhi made objectionable remarks against Shah during the debate. Thakur sought action, citing what he described as violations of parliamentary rules and procedures.
The issue was also raised through a separate communication dated July 29 by BJP MP Dr Sanjay Jaiswal. He urged the Speaker to take cognisance of Gandhi’s alleged use of unparliamentary expressions against Shah during the same debate and sought appropriate action under the relevant parliamentary rules.
The notice issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat gives Gandhi an opportunity to respond to the allegations before the committee takes the matter forward. His response by the August 28 deadline is expected to be considered along with the complaints.
The development comes amid continuing political tensions between the government and Opposition, with the Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessing repeated sharp exchanges over several contentious issues.
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