Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury asks Speaker to revisit decision to expunge parts of Rahul Gandhi’s speech
1 year, 11 months ago

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury asks Speaker to revisit decision to expunge parts of Rahul Gandhi’s speech

The Hindu  

Arguing that the Constitution gave MPs a wider right to freedom of speech in Parliament, Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on February 9, 2023 wrote to Speaker Om Birla, asking him to revisit his decision to expunge portions of Rahul Gandhi’s speech made during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address. In his letter, Mr. Chowdhury said that words had been “removed in such a way that the whole speech of Shri Rahul Gandhi becomes unintelligible”. The freedom of speech that is available to the Members of Parliament under Article 105 is wider in amplitude than the Right of Freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19,” the Congress leader added. He said that this unfettered power was granted to elected representatives to serve the interest of the people of the country and urged the Speaker to restore the entire speech of Mr. Gandhi.

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Nishikant Dubey seeks action against Rahul for sharing Shah's 'edited' speech
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Nishikant Dubey seeks action against Rahul for sharing Shah's 'edited' speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Accusing Rahul Gandhi of showing "criminally edited" speech of Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has submitted a breach of privilege notice against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha to Speaker Om Birla. In his communication to Birla, Dubey alleged that Gandhi has exhibited yet another case of "political bankruptcy" by sharing on social …

Rahul Gandhi meets LS Speaker Om Birla, requests to expunge remarks against him
1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi meets LS Speaker Om Birla, requests to expunge remarks against him

Hindustan Times  

The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and requested him to expunge the derogatory comments against him made by Bharatiya Janata Party MPs. They make unreasonable accusations, but we have decided to let the House run irrespective of the kind of provocation they resort to,” Gandhi told …

Rahul Seeks Speaker's Intervention to Expunge Remarks, Ensure House Functioning
1 month ago

Rahul Seeks Speaker's Intervention to Expunge Remarks, Ensure House Functioning

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday and urged him to expunged remarks made by BJP MPs against him, and ensure the House functions smoothly. He also said he and his party wanted a discussion on the Constitution in Lok Sabha starting December 13, and asserted they will ensure the …

Explainer: Why are remarks expunged in Parliament?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Explainer: Why are remarks expunged in Parliament?

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: On July 1, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expunged portions of Congress leader and the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s speech targeting the central government over various issues. Rule 380 of the Lok Sabha and Rule 261 of the Rajya Sabha says If the Lok Sabha Speaker is of opinion that words have been …

Om Birla on Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s speech: Refrain from making remarks that hit Parliament dignity
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Om Birla on Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s speech: Refrain from making remarks that hit Parliament dignity

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on July 25 asked members to refrain from making remarks that would hurt the dignity of the House a day after BJP MP from Tamluk Abhijit Gangopadhyay used objectionable words in an exchange with and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, on July 24 evening. Parliament Budget session LIVE - July 25 Mr Birla took cognizance of …

'Against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy...': Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker Om Birla over expunged remarks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy...': Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker Om Birla over expunged remarks

Firstpost  

“…Shocked to note the manner in which considerable portion of my speech have been simply taken off from the proceedings under the garb of expunction…Taking off from records my considered remarks goes against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy…,” said Rahul Gandhi in the letter. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Speaker Om Birla …

'Selective expunction': Rahul Gandhi wants Om Birla to restore Lok Sabha speech
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Selective expunction': Rahul Gandhi wants Om Birla to restore Lok Sabha speech

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday shot off a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding that the latter restore the expunged portions of his maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition. Rahul Gandhi wrote in the letter that the Speaker's action “goes against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy.” "I request that the remarks expunged from the …

'Govt Can Expunge As Much As It Wants...': Rahul Gandhi Defends Fiery Speech, Writes To LS Speaker
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Govt Can Expunge As Much As It Wants...': Rahul Gandhi Defends Fiery Speech, Writes To LS Speaker

News 18  

Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has backed his fiery Parliament speech and asserted that what he said in the House was nothing but the truth, even as he faced massive backlash from ministers in the National Democratic Alliance government who accused him of spreading lies and insulting Hindus. #WATCH | On portions …

Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker over portions of his speech being expunged, says 'Sought to convey...'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker over portions of his speech being expunged, says 'Sought to convey...'

India TV News  

Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, wrote a letter to Speaker Om Birla over his expunged speech and says that says that it goes against tenets of parliamentary democracy. Rahul Gandhi on Mindat had accused the leaders of the ruling party of dividing people on communal lines, drawing massive protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Rahul Gandhi's parts of speech expunged after he accused BJP of dividing people on communal lines
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi's parts of speech expunged after he accused BJP of dividing people on communal lines

India TV News  

Several portions of Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's speech in the House on Munday have been expunged after the Congress leader accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of dividing people on communal lines. In a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP, the leader of Opposition accused the leaders of the ruling party of dividing people on communal lines, drawing massive protests from …

'Action like expulsion...': Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav's terse message for Om Birla
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Action like expulsion...': Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav's terse message for Om Birla

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi, the new Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday, told the newly elected Speaker, Om Birla, that the idea of running the House without those opposed to the government's views is "non-democratic". Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi speaks after the election of the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. Rahul Gandhi's ally, Samajwadi Party …

Chair has the discretion to expunge or restore remarks: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
1 year, 4 months ago

Chair has the discretion to expunge or restore remarks: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said the presiding officer had the powers to expunge or restore remarks of any member as per the rules and procedures of the House. The Speaker was asked why certain remarks by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were expunged during the recent no-confidence debate in the Lok Sabha while the same words used by …

Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Bharat Mata expunged. What does this mean?
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Bharat Mata expunged. What does this mean?

Firstpost  

On Wednesday, Day 2 of the no-confidence motion against PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing them of setting Manipur and the country on fire. The no-confidence motion brought against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of the ongoing violence in Manipur saw Congress’ newly-reinstated Rahul Gandhi as well as BJP’s ministers Smriti Irani …

Congress MPs demand restoration of expunged words from Rahul Gandhi's speech
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress MPs demand restoration of expunged words from Rahul Gandhi's speech

India Today  

The Congress MPs in the Lok Sabha on Thursday wrote to Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns regarding the manner in which Rahul Gandhi’s words during the debate on the no-confidence motion were expunged from the record. In the letter, the Lok Sabha members highlighted that the Speaker’s decision to expunge the word “murder” from the phrase “murder of Bharat Mata” …

Rahul Gandhi speaks in Lok Sabha: ‘One mom sitting here, Bharat mata killed in Manipur'
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi speaks in Lok Sabha: ‘One mom sitting here, Bharat mata killed in Manipur'

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi's much-awaited speech in the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion started at 12.10pm on Wednesday in which the Wayanad MP thanked Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for reinstating him as the member of the Lok Sabha, and also apologised for his last speech in which he mentioned Adani. rahul gandhi This is Rahul Gandhi's first speech after he …

'Had it been day less…': Supreme Court questions Rahul Gandhi's 2-year sentence
1 year, 5 months ago

'Had it been day less…': Supreme Court questions Rahul Gandhi's 2-year sentence

India Today  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, raised concerns over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a 2019 defamation case, saying that the only reason for Gandhi's disqualification as a Lok Sabha MP appeared to be the duration of his sentence by the Surat court. While pausing Gandhi's conviction, the Supreme Court also said that the trial court had failed to provide …

DC Edit | Define free speech as a right
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Define free speech as a right

Deccan Chronicle  

Rahul Gandhi will pursue his appeal against his conviction on the grounds of criminal defamation in the highest court of the land after the Gujarat high court dismissed his plea. Delving into recent history, a series of comments aimed at individual politicians may be said to have emanated from the time Mrs Sonia Gandhi aimed her “Maut ka Saudagar” invective …

U.S. watching Rahul Gandhi's case in Indian courts: official
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. watching Rahul Gandhi's case in Indian courts: official

The Hindu  

The United States is watching the court case of Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, an official has said while observing that Washington continues to engage with India on the shared commitment towards democratic principles and the protection of human rights, including freedom of expression. Mr. Gandhi was on March 23 sentenced to two years in jail by a Surat court …

Rule of law will prevail, says BJP on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction
1 year, 9 months ago

Rule of law will prevail, says BJP on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction

The Hindu  

The BJP slammed the Congress’ criticism of the conviction of Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi in a case of criminal defamation by a Surat court on Thursday, asking whether the Opposition party wanted Mr. Gandhi to have “complete freedom to abuse” others. Addressing a press conference at the BJP’s headquarters after news broke of Mr. Gandhi’s conviction and sentencing for two …

Rahul Gandhi must be allowed to speak first, then talks can follow: Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi must be allowed to speak first, then talks can follow: Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday claimed that the government wants the party to take back its demand for a JPC on the Adani issue and in return it would drop the call for an apology over Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the UK, asserting there was no question of any such compromise. Addressing a press conference, Congress general secretary Jairam …

'Test of Indian democracy...': Rahul Gandhi says will respond to BJP's charges in Parliament
1 year, 10 months ago

'Test of Indian democracy...': Rahul Gandhi says will respond to BJP's charges in Parliament

India TV News  

Unfazed by the constant attacks from the BJP for his recent remarks in London, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that he will 'speak on the floor of the Parliament if allowed.' Taking a dig at the BJP, Rahul Gandhi said that If Indian democracy was functioning, then he will be able to speak in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi said, "All I …

​Rahul Gandhi Should Speak Responsibly, Has No Moral Right to Speak on Democracy: RSS Gen Secy Hosabale
1 year, 10 months ago

​Rahul Gandhi Should Speak Responsibly, Has No Moral Right to Speak on Democracy: RSS Gen Secy Hosabale

News 18  

In one of the first reactions from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Congress MPs’ repeated attacks, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should “speak more responsibly” and see the reality. This has been considered in terms of women’s participation and women are already in decision-making roles in many organisations.” When asked about Sangh’s …

‘Rahul Gandhi should apologise’: Rajnath Singh, BJP MPs demand in Parliament
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Rahul Gandhi should apologise’: Rajnath Singh, BJP MPs demand in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The second leg of the Budget session of Parliament began with uproar on Monday as Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's apology for allegedly insulting Indian Parliament and democracy on foreign soil, days after his speech in London. Rahul Gandhi's London photo received a thumbs up from BJP's Temjen Imma Along Union defence minister Rajnath Singh …

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey wants Rahul Gandhi ousted from Lok Sabha over speech on PM Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey wants Rahul Gandhi ousted from Lok Sabha over speech on PM Modi

The Hindu  

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has sought the termination of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s membership from the Lok Sabha. Mr. Dubey, according to sources, argued that, ignoring the Speaker’s order, the entire speech, including the portions that were culled out, was running on Congress and Mr. Gandhi’s official YouTube channels. The Upper House in the 1976 instance had investigated Mr. Swamy …

Rahul Gandhi replies to 'breach of privilege notice' in Lok Sabha, informs Congress
1 year, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi replies to 'breach of privilege notice' in Lok Sabha, informs Congress

India TV News  

Parliament session 2023: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi today sent a reply to a breach of privilege notice over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, informed Congress sources on Thursday. The Lok Sabha Secretariat had directed Rahul to reply to the breach of privilege notice moved by Union minister Joshi and BJP MP Dubey over his "misleading, derogatory, unparliamentary and …

Freedom of speech within Parliament is of utmost importance: Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 11 months ago

Freedom of speech within Parliament is of utmost importance: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, according to sources, has filed a detailed reply to the notice sent to him by the Lok Sabha Secretariat in connection with a privilege motion moved against him by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. In the reply running into several pages, he argued that the notice moved by Mr. Dubey is untenable under Lok Sabha rules …

We cannot call ourselves a democracy if there is no freedom of speech in Parliament: Congress
1 year, 11 months ago

We cannot call ourselves a democracy if there is no freedom of speech in Parliament: Congress

The Hindu  

Renewing the attack on the BJP government and the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament, the Congress on Sunday said that recent decisions of expunging portions of speeches by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi are brazenly undemocratic as also the suspension of Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil without following the due procedure. Speaking at a …

PM insults me but...: Rahul Gandhi on Parliament speech being edited
1 year, 11 months ago

PM insults me but...: Rahul Gandhi on Parliament speech being edited

India Today  

Rahul Gandhi lashed out over his Parliament speech on the Adani Group being edited with most parts of it not allowed on record. Recalling the speech he had made in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said, “A few days ago, I gave a speech in Parliament about the relationship between our Prime Minister and Gautam Adani. The biggest, most strategic airport …

No additional restrictions can be imposed on freedom of speech of public functionaries: SC
2 years ago

No additional restrictions can be imposed on freedom of speech of public functionaries: SC

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that no additional restrictions other than those which are permissible under article 19 of the Indian constitution can be imposed on the free speech of public functionaries. A five-judge Constitution Bench ruling came on the issue to decide if greater restrictions could be imposed on the right to free speech of ministers, MPs, MLAs …

MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason
2 years, 1 month ago

MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason

Live Mint  

It is a depressing sign of our times that Members of Parliament and other legislators are generally not held in great public esteem. Under our Constitution, all Indian citizens enjoy free speech subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19, but the speech of MPs and Members of Legislative Assemblies in Parliament and other legislative bodies is particularly protected under Articles …

How democratic dividend has been a hallmark of Modi-fied India
2 years, 11 months ago

How democratic dividend has been a hallmark of Modi-fied India

Firstpost  

In the last seven years, there has been a constant refrain that democracy under the Modi government has been under siege. While nepotism and dynastic politics bereft of merit were the hallmark of the erstwhile Congress regimes, India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has institutionalised meritocracy and development-oriented politics, with India jumping 79 places from rank 142 to rank 63 …

SC to examine if free speech can be curtailed
5 years, 2 months ago

SC to examine if free speech can be curtailed

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday commenced hearing on the question whether a minister or a person holding a public office could be saddled with additional restrictions, beyond those provided under the Constitution, on his freedom of speech curbing him from commenting on the matters being investigated by the state agencies. Addressing the question whether “reasonable restriction” spelled out …

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