Controversy Over Anurag Thakur's Remarks Sparks Political Uproar in Parliament

A contentious remark by BJP MP Anurag Thakur regarding Rahul Gandhi's caste has ignited a political storm in the Lok Sabha. The Congress has moved a privilege motion against Prime Minister Modi for sharing expunged portions of Thakur's speech on social media. The incident has led to adjournments and heated debates about caste and parliamentary privilege.

The controversy over BJP MP Anurag Thakur's remarks in Lok Sabha intensified on Wednesday, with Congress submitting a privilege motion notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sharing a video containing expunged portions of Thakur's speech.

Thakur's comments during the Union Budget discussion, which alluded to Rahul Gandhi's caste, caused an uproar, with opposition leaders deeming the remarks 'insensitive' and 'abusive'. The Lok Sabha faced adjournments amid protests from the opposition demanding a caste census.

In response, BJP questioned Gandhi's previous focus on caste issues and criticized the Congress for its reaction. The privilege motion against Modi, supported by Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi, claims his social media post breached parliamentary privilege.