Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Thakur Files Breach of Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi
Anurag Thakur, a member of the ruling party, wrote a formal complaint to the Speaker of India's lower house.
He said Rahul Gandhi, the opposition leader, used rude words like "idiot" and "andhbhakt" during a debate.
Thakur also said Gandhi made serious accusations against Home Minister Amit Shah without giving him a chance to respond.
The complaint asks the Speaker to investigate, remove the words from the official record, and force Rahul Gandhi to apologize.
The Speaker will decide what to do next.
Anurag Singh Thakur filed a breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi.
The notice cites Gandhi’s use of the words "idiot" and "andhbhakt" as unparliamentary.
It also accuses Gandhi of making unsubstantiated allegations against Home Minister Amit Shah.
Thakur requests the Speaker to refer the matter to the Committee of Privileges and to expunge the remarks.
The notice demands an unconditional apology from Gandhi to the House and to Amit Shah.
- Who
- Anurag Singh Thakur, Rahul Gandhi, Om Birla, Amit Shah
- What
- Filed a breach of privilege and contempt notice in Lok Sabha
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- Alleged use of unparliamentary language and unsubstantiated allegations against Amit Shah
- Notice filed by
- Anurag Singh Thakur
- Target of notice
- Rahul Gandhi
- Date of notice
- July 30, 2026
- Grounds
- Use of unparliamentary language and allegations against Amit Shah
- Requested action
- Unconditional apology and expunction of remarks
- Speaker
- Om Birla
- Committee referred to
- Committee of Privileges
- Rules cited
- Rule 352, Rule 353
Sources
Anurag Thakur files privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi
Anurag Thakur Moves Breach Of Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi Over 'Andhbhakt' Remark
BJP MP Anurag Thakur serves privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi
