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Rahul Gandhi Gets Privileges Committee Notice Over Amit Shah Remarks

Rahul Gandhi Gets Privileges Committee Notice Over Amit Shah Remarks
LS seeks Rahul Gandhi's reply to privilege complaints over Shah remarks · rediff.com

In India's Parliament, the Lok Sabha, members follow strict rules when they speak during debates.

Rahul Gandhi is the Leader of the Opposition, an important politician in the House.

During a debate about a new law to stop cheating in government exams, he said some things about the Home Minister, Amit Shah.

Two lawmakers from the BJP, Anurag Thakur and Sanjay Jaiswal, thought his words were rude and against the rules.

They complained to the Speaker, Om Birla, who sent their complaints to a special group called the Committee of Privileges.

That committee sent Rahul Gandhi a notice asking him to explain what he said.

He has until August 28 to give his answer.

The notice does not say that he did anything wrong yet.

Both sides will get to share their views before any decision is made.

Key facts

Recipient of notice
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition
Issuing body
Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges
Response deadline
August 28, 2026
Complainants
Anurag Thakur (July 30) and Dr Sanjay Jaiswal (July 29)
Speaker who referred complaints
Om Birla
Rule cited
Rule 353 (prior notice requirement)
Related legislation
Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
Subject of alleged remarks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Quotes

Sanjay Jaiswal

BJP MP and chief whip in Lok Sabha

“I had submitted a notice regarding a breach of privilege concerning the objectionable remarks made by Rahul Gandhi against the Hon'ble Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, as these comments violated the dignity of the Member of Parliament (Shah) and decorum of Parliament.”
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“I am grateful to the Hon'ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha for taking cognisance of my notice and referring the matter to the Privileges Committee. The committee has granted Rahul Gandhi an opportunity to submit his explanation by August 28.”
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Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges

Parliamentary committee overseeing privilege matters

“The Committee has formally asked Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to submit his explanation by August 28”
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