Modi Government Accused of Silencing Rahul Gandhi on Border Conflict Debate

17 UPDATES · 5 DAYS · 2 FEB 2026 — 6 FEB 2026

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Latest · 6 Feb 2026

The Lok Sabha was adjourned after opposition members disrupted proceedings, resulting in a significant loss of time during the current session.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the parliamentary debate and uproar triggered by Rahul Gandhi's attempt to quote from an unpublished memoir of former Army chief Gen. M.M. Naravane, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific incident. It excludes other actions or statements made by Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, or any other members of parliament unless they are direct responses or developments stemming from this particular incident.

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2Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Parliament uproar after Rahul Gandhi seeks to quote from former Army chief Naravane’s ‘memoir

The Hindu

Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal accused the Narendra Modi government of misusing parliamentary rules to silence Rahul Gandhi during a debate on the 2020 India-China border conflict.

The Hindu

Parliamentarians debated a motion thanking President Murmu for her address, with some criticizing its lack of focus on current realities.

3Feb

The Hindu

Parliament adjourned twice on Day 5 of the Budget Session due to political disputes and a debate on the President's address.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi was prevented from quoting from an unpublished memoir in Parliament by Speaker Om Birla, citing Rule 349.

The Hindu

Eight Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Budget session following disruptive behavior during parliamentary proceedings.

The Hindu

Eight Opposition MPs, including seven Congress members, were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the session following disruptive protests.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi lodged a formal protest with the Lok Sabha Speaker, alleging a violation of convention and an attempt to prevent him from discussing national security issues.

4Feb

The Hindu

The Lok Sabha adjourned after eight MPs were suspended for throwing paper at the Chair, with the Opposition continuing their protest.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi displayed a purported unpublished memoir by former Army chief M.M. Naravane in Parliament, alleging it exposes the government's response to the 2020 China border standoff.

The Hindu

Opposition MPs disrupted the Lok Sabha session, preventing Prime Minister Modi's reply to the motion of thanks, due to demands for Rahul Gandhi to speak first.

5Feb

The Hindu

Parliamentary sessions will continue discussing the motion of thanks to the President's address, with Prime Minister Modi expected to respond in the Rajya Sabha.

The Hindu

The Lok Sabha passed the Motion of Thanks on the President's address without a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following Opposition protests.

The Hindu

The Lok Sabha Speaker adjourned the House after Opposition members protested against a BJP MP during Prime Minister Modi's scheduled reply to a motion thanking President Murmu.

The Hindu

Congress MP K.C. Venugopal raised concerns about procedural irregularities in the Motion of Thanks debate, alleging a lack of Prime Minister's reply and an abrupt debate closure without House approval.

6Feb

The Hindu

The Lok Sabha was adjourned until noon due to Opposition disruptions and the Speaker's reprimand, preventing the discussion of the 2026-27 Union Budget.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Lok Sabha was adjourned after opposition members disrupted proceedings, resulting in a significant loss of time during the current session.

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