Rahul Gandhi Challenges Expunction of Remarks in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, challenging the expunction of portions of his speech. Gandhi argued that removing his remarks undermines parliamentary democracy and urged their restoration. He contrasted his treatment with BJP MP Anurag Thakur's speech, where only one word was expunged.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, penned a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday, contesting the expunction of parts of his speech in the House. Gandhi remarked that this decision stands contrary to the principles of parliamentary democracy and called for the restoration of his remarks.

In his communication, Gandhi highlighted the speech of BJP MP Anurag Thakur, noting that it was laden with allegations, yet only a single word was removed. He critiqued the 'selective expunction' as illogical.

Gandhi's initial speech targeted the BJP, accusing them of fostering communal divisions. Portions of his address during the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address were later censored. He claimed his remarks did not violate Rule 380 of the Lok Sabha's protocols. Gandhi emphasized that every parliamentarian has the right to voice public concerns under Article 105(1) of the Indian Constitution.

He spoke with reporters outside the Parliament, asserting, "Truth can be expunged in the world of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but not in reality." Congress general secretary K C Venugopal stated the party's optimism that the Speaker will address the issue.

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