A day after mounting a sharp attack in the Lok Sabha over the trade deal with the US, Rahul Gandhi found himself facing a notice seeking his immediate expulsion from the House.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moved a substantive motion after initiating an inquiry to examine all his unethical conduct.
He later raised the matter in the House. The substantive motion is a rarely used tool to ensure a discussion and voting if it is accepted. His remarks led to a ruckus, with Opposition MPs protesting, and Krishna Prasad Tenneti adjourned the House for the day. Dubey also clarified that he had not moved a privilege motion but had given notice for a substantive motion.
Government officials who didn’t want to be named told a section of the media there has been no decision on moving a privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi. However, it will reportedly seek the removal from House records of more words and lines from the speech that he has not authenticated.
In the Lok Sabha, Dubey was quoted as saying that Rahul Gandhi behaves like an urban Naxal and has relations with the Soros Foundation and Ford Foundation.
Adding to the damning charges, he said Rahul Gandhi meets anti-nationals in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Bahrain and raises allegations against the Election Commission, Constitutional authorities, the Speaker and the Supreme Court.
He said there should be a discussion on the substantive motion, his membership should be cancelled and he should not be allowed to contest election ever, and alleged that he wants to break the nation.
In his reportedly written notice, Dubey said Rahul Gandhi, with the help of foreign organisations, has been able to capture the most pious dals of Parliament to foment public sentiments, levelling unsubstantiated allegations against the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court of India, lowering the dignity of the Government without substantive evidence and putting institutions in bad light.
He alleged that Rahul Gandhi had entered into the world of unethical conduct and had become a major constituent of the Thuggery Gang to destabilise India from within.
Further, he mentioned that his relentless and well-choreographed actions within and outside Parliament are inimical to the country and a serious aspect of discussion across the country.
No backing down
The development came a day after Rahul Gandhi mounted a sharp attack on the government in the Lok Sabha, accusing it of compromising India’s energy security and farm interests in the trade deal with the US. Responding to the motion, he said he will stand firmly with farmers and will not budge even an inch.
He believed Prime Minister Narendra Modi had opened doors for foreigners looking to capture the agriculture market for years. He also said even if an FIR or case is registered or a privilege motion is brought, he will continue to fight for the farmers.
He also accused PM Modi of being anti-farmer, of selling the country in the deal with the US, and of being in a chokehold.
Rahul Gandhi said the Congress fought for food security and that PM Modi has betrayed food security and farmers.
He felt by striking a deal with the US, cotton, soya, apple and fruit farmers have been sold, and that for years foreigners have been trying to capture the agriculture market.
Lastly, he postured that PM Modi’s reins are in the hands of US President Donald Trump.
“American farmers have farmlands that are in acres, it is all mechanised and the government gives them subsidy. On the other hand, the farms of our farmers are small, they don’t get MSP and there is no mechanisation,” he was quoted as saying.
“Narendra Modi has sold the country and its farmers. You put cases against me, abuse me. Do whatever you want, file a privilege motion, it does not matter to me, I have spoken the truth in Parliament, you may not like it, that is a different matter, but the country knows the truth. Do whatever you want, I am standing with the farmers. I will not budge even an inch.”
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