Anurag Thakur Issues Notice to Leader of Opposition Over Conduct
Synopsis
BJP MP Anurag Thakur has issued a formal notice to the Leader of the Opposition, citing use of objectionable language, fabricated allegations, and derogatory remarks about the media inside Lok Sabha — all in violation of parliamentary rules of procedure.
Key Takeaways
Anurag Thakur , BJP Lok Sabha MP from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh , announced the notice on July 31, 2026 .
The notice was served to the Leader of the Opposition under established Lok Sabha rules of procedure.
Thakur cited three specific grounds: objectionable language inside the House, fabricated allegations, and derogatory remarks about the media.
Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure prohibit unparliamentary expressions, baseless allegations, and disorderly conduct during proceedings.
The Speaker's ruling on the notice will determine whether formal corrective action follows.
Such disputes between treasury and opposition benches over parliamentary conduct have been a recurring feature across multiple Lok Sabha sessions.
A formal notice has landed on the desk of the Leader of the Opposition — and it carries the weight of parliamentary rules behind it. BJP MP Anurag Thakur announced on Friday, July 31, 2026 that he has served a notice to the Leader of the Opposition over what he described as the use of objectionable and derogatory language inside the House, including remarks directed at the media, in violation of established parliamentary rules.
In his post, Thakur stated plainly: 'Congress party ke neta sadan ke andar aapattijanak bhasha ka upyog karte hain, mangadhant aarop lagate hain, sadan ke andar media ke liye apmanajanak bhasha ka istemal karte hain' — ('Congress leaders use objectionable language inside the House, make fabricated allegations, use insulting language about the media inside the House') — and that he had issued the notice to the Leader of the Opposition in accordance with the rules.
What the Lok Sabha Rules Say
The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha explicitly prohibit unparliamentary expressions, baseless allegations, and disorderly conduct during proceedings. Notices of this kind are a formal mechanism available to members — and presiding officers — to flag perceived violations and place them on the official record. The Speaker's ruling on such a notice determines whether the matter is taken up and what corrective action, if any, follows.
A Recurring Flashpoint in Parliament
Disputes over language and conduct between treasury and opposition benches are not new to the Indian Parliament. Across multiple sessions, exchanges over privilege notices, unparliamentary words, and media references inside the chamber have marked the fault lines between the ruling BJP and the Congress. What makes this notice notable is its explicit invocation of the rules — a signal that Thakur intends the matter to be addressed through formal parliamentary procedure rather than political rhetoric alone.
The response from the Congress leadership, any ruling by the Speaker, and the course of proceedings in the next sitting of Lok Sabha will determine how far this escalates — or whether it becomes another entry in the long ledger of parliamentary conduct disputes.
Point of View
Thakur is framing the Congress's conduct as a procedural violation — not merely a political disagreement. This shifts the battlefield from rhetoric to rules, putting the Speaker and parliamentary procedure at the centre. It fits a broader BJP pattern of using institutional processes to put pressure on the opposition's parliamentary behaviour, while the Congress's response will test how far the opposition is willing to push the boundaries of House conduct in a high-stakes session.
NationPress
31 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Anurag Thakur issue a notice to the Leader of the Opposition?
Anurag Thakur issued the notice because he alleged that Congress leaders used objectionable language inside Lok Sabha, made fabricated allegations, and used derogatory language about the media — all of which violate the Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business.
What happens after a formal parliamentary notice is issued to the Leader of the Opposition?
After such a notice is issued, the Speaker reviews the matter and may deliver a ruling. Depending on the ruling, corrective action — such as expunging remarks or a formal reprimand — can follow.
What do Lok Sabha rules say about language used inside the House?
The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha explicitly prohibit unparliamentary expressions, baseless allegations, and disorderly conduct. Members are bound to maintain decorum at all times during proceedings.
Who is Anurag Thakur?
Anurag Thakur is a BJP Lok Sabha MP from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, and a former Union Minister who held the portfolios of Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports.
Is this the first time a notice has been issued over parliamentary conduct in Lok Sabha?
No. Disputes over language, privilege notices, and conduct between ruling and opposition benches have been a recurring feature across multiple Lok Sabha sessions in India's parliamentary history.
