Controversy Erupts in Lok Sabha Over BJP MP's Remarks on Nehru and Gandhi

Tensions escalated in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday following controversial remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey regarding former Prime Ministers Nehru and Gandhi. The comments led to significant uproar from opposition members, prompting Congress MPs to file a complaint against Dubey. This incident has highlighted ongoing disputes over parliamentary conduct, especially after opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was denied the opportunity to speak on a related issue. The Speaker urged all members to maintain decorum and respect parliamentary traditions, warning that breaches could undermine public trust in democracy. As the situation unfolds, the opposition has vowed to take a stand against the government's actions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 4, 2026, 16:11 IST

Opposition Protests Following BJP MP's Comments

On Wednesday, a heated uproar occurred in the Lok Sabha after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey made controversial remarks during his speech. Referencing certain books, Dubey commented on former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, which sparked outrage among Congress members. Subsequently, Congress MPs approached Speaker Om Birla's office to file a complaint against Dubey, leading to a heated exchange with BJP MPs, including Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who was also present.

Congress Raises Questions Over Parliamentary Conduct

In their complaint, Congress questioned why Dubey was allowed to quote from a book. They demanded to know why different rules seemed to apply and why he made derogatory personal comments about Nehru and Gandhi. This complaint gained significance as opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was previously denied permission to reference a book based on former Army Chief MM Naravane's memoir regarding the Galwan Valley conflict. The government defended this decision by stating that the book Gandhi wanted to cite was unpublished, and Speaker Om Birla ruled against the opposition leader in this matter.

Repeated Disruptions in Lok Sabha

Since Monday, the Lok Sabha has faced repeated adjournments following the denial of speaking rights to Rahul Gandhi regarding the India-China conflict. Several opposition MPs have also refused to speak in support of the Congress leader. They have stated that if Rahul Gandhi is not allowed to speak, they will not permit Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Lok Sabha. Earlier in the day, Speaker Om Birla urged the opposition to adhere to parliamentary rules and maintain the dignity and traditions of the house during protests. He emphasized that breaching decorum could undermine public trust in democracy.

Maintaining Parliamentary Decorum

He remarked that if decorum is violated, the public may lose faith in democracy. While acknowledging the seniority of all leaders, he stressed that violating house rules is unacceptable. He stated that protests should not be conducted through shouting slogans or waving posters but should be articulated through words and reasoned arguments.