Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi Gets Privileges Committee Notice Over Amit Shah Remarks
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.
The Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi over breach of privilege complaints.
BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Dr Sanjay Jaiswal filed complaints over Gandhi's remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah.
The remarks were made during the debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Gandhi is accused of using 'unparliamentary and derogatory language' and levelling allegations without prior notice under Rule 353.
Gandhi has until August 28 to respond, and the notice does not pre-judge the outcome.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who faces complaints from BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Dr Sanjay Jaiswal over remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- What
- The Lok Sabha Committee of Privileges formally sought Rahul Gandhi's response to two breach of privilege complaints alleging he used unparliamentary and derogatory language against Amit Shah during a parliamentary debate.
- When
- The complaints were filed on July 29 and 30, 2026, and the committee set an August 28, 2026 deadline for Rahul Gandhi's response.
- Where
- New Delhi, India — in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament.
- Why
- The complainants allege Gandhi breached parliamentary privilege by using derogatory language and levelling serious allegations against the Home Minister without the prior notice required under Rule 353.
- 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
