US EditionUproar in Parliament: Why did Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh object to Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha?
Rahul Gandhi quoted excerpts from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief Naravane, prompting objections from ministers and a 50-minute uproar before Lok Sabha adjourned.
- On Feb 2, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah objected to Rahul Gandhi's remarks during the Motion of Thanks debate, prompting Speaker Om Birla to intervene and suspend proceedings amid disruption.
- Parliamentary rules note that Gandhi referenced an unpublished memoir, which was deemed inadmissible as evidence during proceedings, prompting procedural objections.
- The Chair reminded members that Rule 349 allows requiring documents to be laid on the Table, and Singh asked Gandhi to table the book for verification.
- With the Prime Minister due to reply on Feb 4, Rijiju said the House may consider disciplinary action for members flouting rules, affecting scheduled debate.
- The episode touches on the 2020 eastern Ladakh standoff, a matter tied to national security, as the Union government has not commented on General M M Naravane ’s memoir and Beijing said four soldiers died.
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A major disruption unfolded in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session on Monday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from an article based on an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief MM Naravane, prompting strong objections from the Treasury benches and repeated interventions by senior ministers and the Speaker. Rahul Gandhi began his speech by holding up a Caravan magazine article that discussed excerpts from Naravane’s…
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