'Rahul Gandhi's Membership Should Be Cancelled': BJP Submits Notice Amid Parliament Row

Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 12:03 IST

The BJP MP demanded that Rahul Gandhi's membership should be cancelled and that he be barred from contesting elections for life.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said there is no plan to move a privilege motion against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. However, he has sought the suspension of Rahul Gandhi’s membership from the Indian Parliament and brought a substantial motion against him on Thursday.

“There is no privilege motion. I have submitted a substantive motion wherein I have mentioned how he allegedly engages with the Soros Foundation, Ford Foundation, USAID and travels to places like Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and the US, and how he is linked with anti-India forces," Dubey said.

The BJP MP demanded that Rahul Gandhi’s membership should be cancelled and that he be barred from contesting elections for life.

What Is Substantive Motion?

A Substantive Motion is like a no-confidence motion or like an impeachment that can be brought against anyone holding an official position or that of high authority. It’s admissability will be debated in the House.

The person moving the motion will have to substantiate the grounds and charges.

A substantive motion is a formal proposal made by a member for consideration by the House. It usually involves a substantive issue that requires a decision.

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