Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the government will move a Privilege Notice against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for making baseless statements and misleading the Lok Sabha during the Budget discussion. Talking to news persons yesterday, Mr Rijiju said Rahul Gandhi also made useless and false allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Rijiju noted that on what basis Mr Gandhi made a serious allegation without giving any notice. He further stated that there are very clear-cut rules of procedure and conduct of business in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to substantiate the allegations.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister said that he has requested him to authenticate the points he has made in the House. He also criticised Rahul Gandhi for making allegations against Minister Hardeep Singh Puri without giving any notice. He added that it is a serious breach of privilege and the government will move the necessary notice with the Speaker. He alleged that the leader of the Opposition did not make any useful substantive contribution to the Budget Discussion.