Rahul Gandhi Sparks Parliament Storm Over Unpublished Memoir

A political upheaval unfolded as Rahul Gandhi attempted to reference an unpublished memoir by former Army chief M M Naravane in the Lok Sabha. His remarks attacking PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the 2020 India-China conflict fueled tensions, leading to adjournments and fiery exchanges.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 02-02-2026 20:43 IST | Created: 02-02-2026 20:43 IST
Rahul Gandhi Sparks Parliament Storm Over Unpublished Memoir
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In a dramatic session of the Lok Sabha, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi attempted to cite an unpublished memoir by former Army chief M M Naravane concerning the 2020 India-China conflict. The attempt was blocked by Speaker Om Birla, leading to heated arguments and the house being adjourned multiple times.

Gandhi's attempt to highlight alleged failures by Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was met with protests from BJP leaders, who accused him of misleading the House and undermining the armed forces. Despite the Speaker's refusal to allow the quotes, Gandhi persisted.

The controversy ignited discussions on national security, as opposition leaders rallied behind Gandhi. The government questioned the legitimacy of the unpublished memoir and criticized Gandhi for stoking tensions without verified information.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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