Dismissing BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s move to initiate a “Substantive Motion” against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary K.C. If you want to hang us, we are ready for that also,” Mr. Venugopal told reporters in the Parliament complex. Mr. Venugopal linked the development to what Mr. Gandhi had said in the Lok Sabha during the Budget discussion on Wednesday, much of which has been expunged. ‘Double standards’On the expunction of Mr. Gandhi’s remarks, Mr. Venugopal accused the government of exerting pressure on the Chair and adopting “double standards”. Reacting to reports that the ruling alliance members will bring a Privilege Motion against Mr. Gandhi, he said the Opposition leader has not violated any privilege.

Source: The Hindu February 12, 2026 22:03 UTC