JOIN USThe BJP on Thursday moved “breach of privilege” notice in Lok Sabha against Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra for his Facebook posts “demeaning” parliamentarians.
Vadra, in his Facebook comment, had taken an oblique dig at the NDA government prior to the Monsoon session beginning on Tuesday. "Parliament begins and so do their petty diversionary political tactics... People of India are not fooled. Regret to see India led by such so-called leaders!!," Vadra’s post read.
The Congress damaad (son-in-law), as the BJP addresses Vadra sarcastically, is peeved over the Modi government personifying him as the symbol of high-end corruption during the UPA regime.
Two BJP ruled states of Haryana and Rajasthan have launched investigation against his alleged illegitimate land purchases.
For the second straight day, the Lok Sabha failed to transact much business with the confrontation between treasury and opposition benches further intensifying.
The BJP launched a counter offensive against the Congress by raking up Vadra’s remarks and demanded action against him for "demeaning" MPs.
Amidst the din with the Congressmen shouting slogans seeking action against union minister Sushma Swaraj in Lalitgate, BJP MP from Karnataka Pralhad Joshi referred to Vadra’s Facebook post and requested the Speaker to refer the issue to the House Privileges Committee.