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John Brittas moves privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev over ‘lungi wala’ remark

CPI-M MP John Brittas has moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev over an alleged “lungi wala” remark. Several Opposition leaders backed Brittas, calling the remark disrespectful and a cultural attack, as noisy scenes disrupted proceedings in Rajya Sabha

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Why it matters

A privilege motion triggers parliamentary investigation into conduct of MPs; if sustained, it can result in suspension or censure, directly affecting an MP's parliamentary standing and freedom to participate in proceedings.

Most affected

Sushmita Dev (BJP MP) — Faces parliamentary inquiry that could lead to censure or suspension.
Rajya Sabha proceedings — Disrupted by noisy scenes during the incident and subsequent motion.

Watch next

Whether the Rajya Sabha privileges committee accepts and investigates the motion, and what findings it reaches on the alleged remark.

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