Govt to move Privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi for misleading House, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, February 11
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the government will move a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi for misleading the house by making baseless statements in the Lok Sabha during the Budget discussion.

Talking to Media Kiren Rijiju said Rahul Gandhi has also made useless and false allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Rijiju noted that on what basis Mr Rahul has made a serious allegation without giving any notice. He further stated that there are very clear-cut rules of procedure and conduct of business in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to substantiate the allegations.

Mr Rijiju said that he has requested Rahul Gandhi to authenticate the points he has made in the House. The Minister also criticised Rahul Gandhi for making allegations against Minister Hardeep Singh Puri without giving any notice. He added that it is a serious breach of privilege and the government will move the necessary notice to the Speaker. He alleged that the leader of the Opposition did not make any useful substantive contribution to the Budget Discussion.

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi’s allegation on the India-US Trade deal, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal assured that all decisions were taken keeping in mind the welfare of farmers and their interests are secured.