Congress Leader Files Privilege Notice Against PM Modi

In a bold move, Congress leader K C Venugopal has submitted a privilege notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of breaching parliamentary privilege. Venugopal alleges that Modi cast aspersions on opposition MPs during his address to the nation, following the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026.

Venugopal's notice, submitted under Rule 222, claims Modi's criticism of opposition parties for blocking the bill constitutes a direct affront to parliamentary authority. He urges Speaker Om Birla to refer the matter to the Committee on Privileges for a thorough inquiry, as such actions threaten the democratic rights of India's people.

The Congress leader contends that the PM's remarks undermine the integrity and independence of elected representatives, violating fundamental parliamentary conventions. Venugopal emphasizes the seriousness of the offense, calling for decisive action to uphold the sanctity of Parliament and ensure similar violations are addressed appropriately.