Rajya Sabha Chairman refers BJP MPs’ notice against Mallikarjun Kharge to Privileges Committee
The Rajya Sabha Chairman has referred a notice filed by six BJP MPs against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to the Committee of Privileges. The MPs allege that Kharge made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, though Kharge maintains he was criticizing government policies rather than the individual.
Why it matters
This highlights escalating political tensions in the Indian Parliament and the formal use of disciplinary committees to address parliamentary conduct.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan has referred the notice moved by six BJP MPs against Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing him of making “derogatory, disparaging and disrespectful” remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the Committee of Privileges for examination, investigation and report.
The article presents both the BJP's allegations and Kharge's clarification neutrally, citing official notifications and statements from both sides.
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