A fresh political flashpoint erupted in Parliament after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey submitted a notice in the Lok Sabha seeking a substantive motion against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The move follows Gandhi’s remarks on the India–US interim trade agreement and his allegations involving Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, which triggered sharp objections from treasury bench members.
Dubey has accused Gandhi of misleading the House and demanded strict action, including suspension from Parliament and revocation of his membership.
Motion Seeks Suspension, Cancellation Of Membership
In the notice filed before the Lok Sabha, Dubey called for disciplinary measures against the Congress leader, arguing that his statements were not only inaccurate but also damaging, as per a report on India Today. He urged that Gandhi be suspended and his parliamentary membership cancelled.
FIR हो,
मुकदमा दर्ज हो या
Privilege प्रस्ताव लाएं – मैं किसानों के लिए लड़ूंगा।जो भी ट्रेड डील किसानों की रोज़ी-रोटी छीने या देश की खाद्य सुरक्षा को कमजोर करे, वह किसान-विरोधी है।
अन्नदाताओं के हितों से किसान-विरोधी मोदी सरकार को समझौता नहीं करने देंगे। pic.twitter.com/gNVMEYFp3i
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 12, 2026
The development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between the ruling BJP and the principal opposition party, as confrontations in the House have grown increasingly frequent in recent sessions.
Allegations Raised Outside Parliament
Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Dubey levelled further accusations against Gandhi. He alleged that the Congress leader had links with international organizations such as the Soros Foundation, Ford Foundation, and USAID. Dubey also claimed that Gandhi’s visits to countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the United States were connected to “anti-India activities”, reported The Hindu.
Additionally, the BJP MP argued that Gandhi should be prohibited from contesting elections in the future, intensifying the political rhetoric surrounding the issue.
Rahul Gandhi’s Response: ‘I Will Fight for Farmers’
Amid the controversy, Rahul Gandhi struck a defiant note over the privilege motion and possible legal action.
“Whether an FIR is filed, a case is registered, or a privilege motion is brought — I will fight for the farmers,” he said.
He further stated, “Any trade deal that snatches the livelihood of farmers or weakens the country’s food security is anti-farmer.”
Targeting the government, Gandhi added, “We will not allow the anti-farmer Modi government to compromise with the interests of the annadatas.”
When asked about the privilege motion being brought against him, Gandhi remarked, “Do they give you some keywords?”
The exchange has deepened the political divide in Parliament, with both sides hardening their positions over the trade agreement and related allegations.
