The anti-paper leak bill was passed in the monsoon session of Parliament, but a new problem has arisen for Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. He may face action for using unparliamentary language in Lok Sabha. BJP MP Anurag Thakur has filed a complaint with the Speaker against Rahul Gandhi and filed a breach of privilege notice. Let’s examine this entire controversy.
According to the information released, Anurag Thakur had submitted this notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on July 30, 2026, complaining about Rahul Gandhi’s behavior during the Lok Sabha proceedings on July 29, 2026. Anurag Thakur has alleged that Rahul Gandhi used unparliamentary language in the House. During the debate, Rahul Gandhi called a certain section of citizens “fools” and “blind devotees”. BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal has also written a letter to the Speaker against Rahul Gandhi, demanding action against him.
The words used by Rahul Gandhi in the House have been removed from the parliamentary proceedings. But these words have put Rahul Gandhi in big trouble. During the discussion on the Paper Leak Bill in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi used the word “fool” not once but several times. A complaint has been filed against Rahul Gandhi for using this word. Anurag Thakur has demanded that the matter be sent to the Privileges Committee for a detailed investigation. The complaint mentions that this practice did not stop even after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju raised objections. Rahul Gandhi repeated these controversial words even after a clear warning from the Speaker.
The Lok Sabha Speaker has the power to take action on a complaint filed against Rahul Gandhi. He can refer the complaint to the Privileges Committee. If Rahul is found guilty, the Speaker can let him off with a warning, ask him to apologise to the House or move a motion to expel him for the rest of the session.