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'Blatant abuse of power': Congress moves privilege notice against PM Modi over address to nation on women quota
Congress says Modi’s remarks after the bill’s defeat cast aspersions on MPs, while more than 700 citizens allege the address violated election rules.
- On Tuesday, The Congress moved a privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he cast aspersions on the independence and integrity of elected MPs during his April 18 national address.
- The Prime Minister's address followed the defeat of the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on April 17, which failed to secure the required two-thirds majority under the Constitution.
- During his 29-minute speech, Prime Minister Modi criticized the Opposition for blocking the Bill, using the term 'Bhroon Hatya' while attributing motives to Members regarding their voting patterns.
- Over 700 citizens wrote to the Election Commission, alleging the address violated the Model Code by using official government machinery for partisan propaganda, which violated Section VII of the MCC.
- Amid ongoing Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, critics argued other political parties should receive equal media time to present their views.
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Blatant abuse of power: Privilege notice against PM Modi over April 18 address - The Tribune
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal says casting aspersions on MPs for their conduct inside Parliament violates long-standing protections guaranteed under parliamentary procedure.
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