BJP MP Anurag Thakur slammed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, labeling him as the “Leader of Propaganda” for flouting parliamentary rules and disrupting proceedings. Thakur emphasized that the House’s functioning would adhere strictly to established rules, not external influences like toolkits.
Thakur, opposing a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accused Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly flouting parliamentary norms. He criticized Gandhi for disregarding the rules of the House and stressed that parliamentary proceedings would follow the rule book, not external toolkits.
The BJP leader ridiculed the Congress party for errors in their notice to remove Speaker Om Birla, highlighting that the notice had multiple mistakes that needed correction. Thakur attributed these errors to Rahul Gandhi and accused him of breaching parliamentary rules during previous sessions.
Thakur further criticized Rahul Gandhi for his behavior inside and outside Parliament, accusing him of lacking civic, common, and constitutional sense. He highlighted Gandhi’s overseas statements and emphasized that the House would operate based on parliamentary rules, not external influences.
Thakur defended Speaker Om Birla, stating that he provided equal opportunities for all Members to express their views in the House. He praised the Speaker for allowing even first-time MPs to participate in debates, garnering appreciation from Members across party lines.
