- The Lok Sabha Secretariat has asked Rahul Gandhi to reply by August 28 to a breach of privilege notice filed by BJP MPs over his remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a debate on the Public Examination Amendment Bill, 2026.
- The notice issued requires Rahul Gandhi to submit his comments or response by August 28, 2026.
- BJP MP Anurag Thakur filed a breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi on July 30, 2026, alleging that Gandhi made objectionable remarks against the Home Minister during the debate.
- Sanjay Jaiswal also wrote to the Speaker on July 29, 2026, requesting action against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged use of unparliamentary expressions during the same debate.
- The Lok Sabha Secretariat will examine Rahul Gandhi's reply once received, and if found satisfactory, the matter may be closed without further action.
- In his complaint, Thakur accused Gandhi of using derogatory terms during the debate, including “idiots” and “andhbhakts”.
- Thakur's complaint also claimed that Gandhi violated Rule 352 by disregarding the instructions of the Chair and Rule 353 by leveling allegations against a Minister without giving the required advance notice.
- The Committee of Privileges will examine both complaints and take up the matter after receiving Gandhi's reply.
The Lok Sabha Secretariat has formally requested a response from Rahul Gandhi by August 28 regarding a breach of privilege notice filed by BJP MPs, stemming from his remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah during a debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.1
The notice, submitted by BJP MP Anurag Thakur on July 30, accuses Gandhi of using unparliamentary language and making unsubstantiated allegations against Shah. Thakur's complaint highlights that Gandhi referred to Shah using derogatory terms such as “idiots” and “andhbhakts” during the debate on July 29.36
In a separate complaint, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal also urged the Speaker to take action against Gandhi for his remarks, which he deemed unparliamentary. Jaiswal emphasized that Gandhi's comments violated the dignity of the House and the decorum expected from its members.4
The Lok Sabha's Committee of Privileges, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, will review both complaints after receiving Gandhi's response. If Gandhi's explanation is deemed satisfactory, the matter may be closed; otherwise, it could be escalated for further examination.58
Jaiswal expressed confidence that the Committee would take appropriate action to uphold the dignity of Parliament, stating, “I am fully confident that the Committee will take appropriate action in this matter to ensure that no Member of Parliament attempts to undermine the dignity and decorum of the House in the future.”
“The notice stems from two complaints by BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Sanjay Jaiswal, who allege Gandhi used unparliamentary language like 'idiots' and 'andhbhakts' during the debate. If his reply is unsatisfactory, the matter could go to the Committee of Privileges, headed by BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad.”
