Congress Files Privilege Notice Against PM Modi Over April 18 Speech
‘Abuse of power’: Congress moves privilege notice against PM over April 18 address
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The Indian National Congress party has filed a privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of undermining the integrity of elected MPs during his April 18 address. The notice follows the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill-2026 in the Lok Sabha, where Modi allegedly criticized opposition parties and attributed motives to their voting behavior.
- 01Congress accuses PM Modi of abusing power in his April 18 address.
- 02The speech followed the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill-2026.
- 03Congress MP K C Venugopal emphasized the breach of parliamentary privilege.
- 04The notice was submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
- 05Venugopal called for serious action to uphold parliamentary dignity.
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The Indian National Congress has moved a privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming he undermined the independence and integrity of elected Members of Parliament (MPs) during his address to the nation on April 18. This speech occurred after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill-2026 was defeated in the Lok Sabha due to a lack of the required two-thirds majority. Congress MP K C Venugopal stated that Modi's remarks, which included a direct attack on opposition parties and the use of the term ‘bhroon hatya’ (foeticide), represent an unprecedented abuse of power. Venugopal argued that such statements constitute a serious breach of privilege and contempt of the House. He emphasized that the Prime Minister's comments reflect poorly on the integrity of MPs performing their duties and urged Speaker Om Birla to treat the matter seriously. The Congress party insists that questioning the conduct of elected representatives is an affront to Parliament's authority and the democratic rights of the Indian populace.
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The privilege notice could lead to significant parliamentary proceedings, affecting how elected representatives are treated in future debates.
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