The Privilege Committee of Lok Sabha has sent notices to 8 leaders associated with the media cell of Congress. lok sabha speaker Om Birla This action has been taken on the instructions of. In the notice, a written reply has been sought from these leaders within 7 days as to what statements they made against the dignity of the Speaker and the House and why they posted them on social media.
Which Congress leaders got notice?
Those who received notices include key Congress spokespersons and media cell members, including Pawan Kheda, Jairam Ramesh, Supriya Shrinet, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Rajni Patil, Ranjit Ranjan, Manish Tiwari And Gaurav Gogoi The names are prominent. The committee alleges that these leaders continuously made ‘derogatory’ and ‘false’ statements against Speaker Om Birla, which is a violation of the privilege of the House.
How did Congress react to the committee’s action?
Complainant Vishnu Dutt Sharma alleges that the media department of Congress deliberately resorted to misleading AI videos and defamatory photographs. This matter has been kept in the category of contempt of the House, because it is directly related to the honor of a person holding a constitutional post.
Congress has called it an ‘act of political vendetta’. The party spokesperson said that the ruling party wants to suppress the voice of the opposition. Pawan Kheda wrote on X, ‘Privilege is now being used to suppress those who speak against the government. We will respond.
What will happen next in this case?
If these leaders do not respond or the committee does not find the response satisfactory, the committee can recommend that they be punished. This may include suspension from the House, fine or other action. This matter may increase further tension amid the uproar in the proceedings of the House.
This is not the first time that the Privilege Committee has sent a notice to Congress leaders. Last year also some leaders had received notices in similar cases. Now it remains to be seen what answer these 8 leaders give and what decision the committee gives. Will this matter create a new uproar in the House?
