Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of misleading the public on farmers and the India–US trade deal. BJP leaders, including Nishikant Dubey and Kiren Rijiju, sought action against him, while Gandhi challenged the government led by Narendra Modi to move a privilege motion

The Rajya Sabha saw a stormy start to Thursday’s session, with uproar over the denial of permission for Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to speak. Opposition accused the government of gagging the LoP, while Leader of House J.P. Nadda and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended procedures and blamed the Opposition