Archive · 31 Jul 2026
BJP MP Files Contempt Notice Against Rahul Gandhi
BJP MP Anurag Thakur sent a formal complaint to the Lok Sabha Speaker saying that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said things that were disrespectful to the army and police.
Thakur said the Gandhi family is arrogant and that Rahul’s words were not allowed in the House.
He also pointed out that Rahul’s wife called the media ‘paaltu’ and that Rahul called the media ‘BJP wale’.
Congress MP Tariq Anwar said Rahul didn’t say anything wrong and that the accusations were just sycophancy.
The complaint is based on rules that protect the dignity of the Parliament.
The Speaker will decide what to do next.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur filed a contempt notice against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for remarks in Lok Sabha.
Thakur accused Gandhi and the Congress family of arrogance, insulting the army and police, and using objectionable language.
He also criticized Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for calling media ‘paaltu’ and Rahul for calling media ‘BJP wale’.
Congress MP Tariq Anwar defended Gandhi, calling the accusations sycophancy and saying Gandhi did not say anything inappropriate.
The notice cites breach of privilege and contempt under Rules 222 and 223 of Lok Sabha procedures.
- Who
- BJP MP Anurag Thakur and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Contempt notice filed over remarks in Lok Sabha
- When
- Day after filing the notice
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- Alleged contemptuous and insulting remarks
- Notice filed by
- Anurag Thakur
- Target of notice
- Rahul Gandhi
- Grounds
- breach of privilege and contempt
- Rules cited
- Rules 222 and 223 of Lok Sabha procedures
- Subject
- anti‑paper leak bill debate