Congress strikes privilege movement towards Rajnath for defaming Rahul in LS

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NEW DELHI: As the tug of conflict between the ruling BJP and Opposition lawmakers continues in Parliament over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Democracy’ remarks, the Congress social gathering filed a discover for breach of privilege in Lok Sabha towards Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly making defamatory statements on Rahul Gandhi.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore, in a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla filed below Rule 222 of Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, mentioned that he’s serving the discover towards Rajnath Singh for violating Rule 352 (vii) and Rule 353 throughout his deal with to the Lok Sabha on March 13.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore

“On 13.03.2023 (at 11 am), when the Parliament was called into session and the members were assembled in the House, Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the Lok Sabha and without offering any advance notice, made defamatory statements against Shri Rahul Gandhi, Member of Parliament,” mentioned Tagore within the letter.

He additional identified that these defamatory statements made by the Union Minister had been supported by unfounded allegations and have been repeated by a number of members of Parliament.

“Furthermore, what’s alarming is the truth that such blatant character assassination on a Member of Parliament will not be solely being allowed however inspired since Rahul Gandhi has not been given any alternative to defend himself or refute the allegations raised towards him.”

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In the letter, the Congress MP additionally reproduced the related portion of the speech made by Singh.

The Defence Minister in Lok Sabha mentioned, “Rahul Gandhi, who is a member of Lok Sabha had gone to London and maligned the country’s image by saying that democracy is in peril. He also said that foreign powers should save India’s democracy. Rahul tried to hurt India’s honour and prestige.”

Tagore additional mentioned, “Rajnath Singh, while making the above-mentioned defamatory and undignified statements has neither provided any source from where he had gathered the information nor has he presented any documentary or likewise evidence to support his claims against Rahul Gandhi.”

“Therefore, Shri Rajnath Singh has clearly violated Rule 352 (ii) and Rule 353 of the L.S Rules and the matter has to be taken up for action against the said Member on priority,” mentioned the discover. 

Last week, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey sought the structure of a particular committee to contemplate the expulsion of Rahul Gandhi. In a counter transfer, Congress normal secretary KC Venugopal has moved a privilege movement towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged derogatory remarks towards Rahul and Sonia Gandhi.

‘Unfounded allegations’

Congress MP Manickam Tagore identified that the defamatory statements made by the Union Minister Rajnath Singh towards  Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in Parliament had been supported by unfounded allegations and have been repeated by a number of members of Parliament.

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NEW DELHI: As the tug of conflict between the ruling BJP and Opposition lawmakers continues in Parliament over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Democracy’ remarks, the Congress social gathering filed a discover for breach of privilege in Lok Sabha towards Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly making defamatory statements on Rahul Gandhi.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore, in a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla filed below Rule 222 of Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, mentioned that he’s serving the discover towards Rajnath Singh for violating Rule 352 (vii) and Rule 353 throughout his deal with to the Lok Sabha on March 13.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore“On 13.03.2023 (at 11 am), when the Parliament was called into session and the members were assembled in the House, Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the Lok Sabha and without offering any advance notice, made defamatory statements against Shri Rahul Gandhi, Member of Parliament,” mentioned Tagore within the letter.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

He additional identified that these defamatory statements made by the Union Minister had been supported by unfounded allegations and have been repeated by a number of members of Parliament.

“Furthermore, what’s alarming is the truth that such blatant character assassination on a Member of Parliament will not be solely being allowed however inspired since Rahul Gandhi has not been given any alternative to defend himself or refute the allegations raised towards him.”

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In the letter, the Congress MP additionally reproduced the related portion of the speech made by Singh.

The Defence Minister in Lok Sabha mentioned, “Rahul Gandhi, who is a member of Lok Sabha had gone to London and maligned the country’s image by saying that democracy is in peril. He also said that foreign powers should save India’s democracy. Rahul tried to hurt India’s honour and prestige.”

Tagore additional mentioned, “Rajnath Singh, while making the above-mentioned defamatory and undignified statements has neither provided any source from where he had gathered the information nor has he presented any documentary or likewise evidence to support his claims against Rahul Gandhi.”

“Therefore, Shri Rajnath Singh has clearly violated Rule 352 (ii) and Rule 353 of the L.S Rules and the matter has to be taken up for action against the said Member on priority,” mentioned the discover. 

Last week, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey sought the structure of a particular committee to contemplate the expulsion of Rahul Gandhi. In a counter transfer, Congress normal secretary KC Venugopal has moved a privilege movement towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged derogatory remarks towards Rahul and Sonia Gandhi.

‘Unfounded allegations’

Congress MP Manickam Tagore identified that the defamatory statements made by the Union Minister Rajnath Singh towards  Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in Parliament had been supported by unfounded allegations and have been repeated by a number of members of Parliament.

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