Congress MP Files Privilege Notice Against PM Modi in Lok Sabha
Congress MP gives privilege notice against PM in Lok Sabha for ‘casting aspersions’ on members
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Congress Member of Parliament K.C. Venugopal submitted a privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he cast aspersions on Lok Sabha members during a televised address on April 18, 2026. This action raises questions about parliamentary decorum and the Prime Minister's accountability.
- 01K.C. Venugopal filed a privilege notice against PM Modi.
- 02The notice alleges a breach of privilege during Modi's speech on April 18, 2026.
- 03The notice was submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
- 04The action highlights concerns over the Prime Minister's remarks about parliament members.
- 05This incident may impact the relationship between the government and the opposition.
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On April 21, 2026, Congress MP K.C. Venugopal submitted a privilege notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Venugopal accused Modi of breaching parliamentary privilege by 'casting aspersions' on members of the Lok Sabha during a speech broadcast on April 18, 2026. The notice references Rule 222 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, which governs such matters. This development underscores ongoing tensions between the ruling government and opposition parties, raising questions about the Prime Minister's accountability and the respect for parliamentary decorum.
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This incident may affect the dynamics of parliamentary proceedings and the relationship between the government and opposition.
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