Rahul Gandhi Gets Lok Sabha Privileges Panel Notice Over Remarks Against Amit Shah

News india Rahul Gandhi Gets Lok Sabha Privileges Panel Notice Over Remarks Against Amit ShahLast Updated:August 14, 2026, 19:46 ISTThe notice relates to a complaint submitted by Anurag Thakur to Lok Sabha Speaker on July 30, alleging that Gandhi used unparliamentary and derogatory language against Amit Shah.Rapid ReadRapid ReadSummarized by AI.+Rahul Gandhi gets Lok Sabha privileges notice.Notice for remarks against Amit Shah.Gandhi must respond by August 28.Got Question about the News?Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi | File photoThe Lok Sabha’s Privileges Committee on Friday issued a notice to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, seeking his response over a breach of privilege complaint concerning remarks he allegedly made against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a parliamentary debate.Rahul Gandhi has been asked to submit his response by August 28. The notice relates to a complaint submitted by BJP MP Anurag Thakur to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla last month, alleging that the latter used unparliamentary and derogatory language and levelled serious allegations against the Home Minister during the debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.Recommended StoriesBRICS Summit 2026: Here Are The 5 Biggest Takeaways From The Historic New Delhi EditionUttarakhand’s Road Safety Crisis: 775 Killed In Accidents In First 7 Months This YearAdult Film Star, Audi & Arms: Viral Video Raises Fresh Questions Over Odisha's Rourkela Circuit HouseWoman Dies Nearly Six Months After Love Marriage, Husband Held Over Rs 30 Lakh & SUV Dowry DemandThe complaint also alleged that Gandhi made the remarks without providing adequate advance notice, as required under Rule 353 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.The matter was also raised in a letter dated July 29 by BJP MP Dr Sanjay Jaiswal, who urged the authorities to take cognisance of Gandhi’s alleged use of unparliamentary expressions against the Home Minister during the same debate. Jaiswal requested that appropriate action be initiated under the relevant parliamentary rules.BJP Seeks Action Against Rahul GandhiEarlier on July 30, Thakur submitted a notice of breach of privilege and contempt of the House to the Lok Sabha Speaker against the Congress MP for what he termed as “use of unparliamentary and derogatory language and levelling grave and unsubstantiated allegations" against Shah.In the three-page notice, the BJP MP had also requested Birla to refer this matter to the Privilege Committee for a detailed enquiry and appropriate action, including a direction to Gandhi to tender an unconditional apology to the House as well as to Shah.Anurag Thakur Flags Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Derogatory’ RemarksReferring to the proceedings of the House on July 29, when the debate on the anti-paper leak bill was taking place, Thakur said Gandhi violated Rule 352 while narrating a purported conversation with protesting students, PTI reported.“Use of unparliamentary and derogatory language (violation of Rule 352):-During his address to the House, Shri Rahul Gandhi, while narrating a purported conversation with a student, categorised persons into three classes, ‘students’, ‘idiots’ and ‘andhbhakts’, the latter two terms being used to characterise citizens and, by clear implication, political opponents and supporters of the government," Thakur said.Thakur, an MP from Himachal Pradesh, said this drew immediate objection from the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who demanded that the words be expunged as unparliamentary. But still, he said, Gandhi has repeated the words, even after being warned by the chair.News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismQuick AnswersPowered byAsk News18Rahul Gandhi has been issued a notice by the Lok Sabha's Privileges Committee to respond to a breach of privilege complaint. The complaint alleges he used unparliamentary and derogatory language against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a parliamentary debate and made remarks without adequate advance notice. He has until August 28 to submit his response. The complaint also requested appropriate action, including a direction for Gandhi to issue an unconditional apology.Powered byAsk News18About the AuthorManisha RoyManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manish...Read MoreLocation : First Published:August 14, 2026, 19:46 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Loading comments...Read More