Archive · 12 Aug 2026
'Lungiwala' Jibe Rocks Rajya Sabha; Opposition Backs Brittas
In India, important people meet in the Rajya Sabha to discuss new laws and talk about important matters.
One day, a person named Brittas was upset during the meeting.
He said that another person named Dev called him a name.
The name was 'Lungiwala'.
Brittas told everyone in the meeting about this.
Many people in the room chose sides.
Some people supported Brittas and said the remark was not fair.
Other people said Dev should get a chance to talk first.
The leader in charge did not make a quick decision.
Everyone agreed it is important to hear both sides before deciding what to do.
A 'Lungiwala' remark allegedly made by Dev targeting Brittas stirred an uproar in the Rajya Sabha.
Brittas raised the issue soon after listed papers were laid on the table at the start of Wednesday's proceedings.
Brittas alleged that Dev had targeted him with the 'Lungiwala' jibe.
The Opposition backed Brittas over the remark.
The Treasury benches demanded that Dev also be heard before the Chair passed any order.
- Who
- Brittas, who raised the complaint, and Dev, who allegedly made the 'Lungiwala' remark, during Rajya Sabha proceedings.
- What
- An uproar over an alleged 'Lungiwala' jibe that Brittas says Dev directed at him.
- When
- Wednesday, at the start of proceedings after listed papers were laid on the table.
- Where
- The Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of Parliament.
- Why
- Brittas alleged Dev targeted him with the remark; the Opposition backed Brittas while the Treasury benches wanted Dev to be heard before the Chair acted.
Opposition
Treasury Benches
Handling of the 'Lungiwala' complaint
Opposition
Brittas was allegedly targeted with the 'Lungiwala' jibe, and the Opposition backed him in pressing the issue before the Chair.
Treasury Benches
Dev should also be heard before the Chair passes any order, to ensure both sides get a fair hearing.
- Incident
- 'Lungiwala' remark
- Complainant
- Brittas
- Alleged speaker
- Dev
- Location
- Rajya Sabha
- Timing
- Wednesday, after listed papers were laid at the start of proceedings
- Opposition stance
- Backed Brittas
- Treasury benches stance
- Demanded Dev be heard before the Chair passes any order