The Lok Sabha witnessed high drama on Monday as a sharp confrontation broke out between the opposition and the government after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane during the Budget Session. The move was strongly opposed by the BJP, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah accusing Gandhi of breaking parliamentary rules and misleading the House. Repeated objections, counter-arguments, and protests from both sides created chaos, forcing multiple adjournments and finally bringing the day’s proceedings to a halt.

What Happened in Lok Sabha — Explained in 10 Simple Points

1. Rahul Gandhi Takes the Floor
   Rahul Gandhi stood up to speak during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in the Lok Sabha.

2. Reference to Former Army Chief’s Memoir
   While speaking, Gandhi began quoting from an unpublished book by former Army Chief General MM Naravane related to the 2020 India-China border standoff.

3. Rajnath Singh Raises Objection
   Defence Minister Rajnath Singh immediately objected, saying that quoting from an unpublished book is not allowed under parliamentary rules.

4. Amit Shah Supports the Protest
   Home Minister Amit Shah backed the objection and accused Gandhi of trying to mislead the House by using material that is not officially in the public domain.

5. Speaker Reminds Members of Rules
   Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that MPs cannot quote unpublished books or unrelated documents during House proceedings.

6. Rahul Gandhi Insists on His Stand
   Gandhi argued that he was quoting from a published article based on the memoir and claimed he had the right to raise the issue.

7. Government Accuses Gandhi of Defying the Chair
   Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Gandhi was repeatedly challenging the authority of the Speaker and wasting the House’s time.

8. Repeated Disruptions After Resumption
   Every time the House resumed, the issue resurfaced as Gandhi again tried to refer to the memoir, leading to fresh protests.

9. Opposition Rallies Behind Gandhi
   INDIA bloc leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, supported Rahul Gandhi and accused the government of suppressing uncomfortable facts.

10. House Adjourned Till Tuesday
    With no resolution and rising chaos, the Lok Sabha was finally adjourned till 11 am on Tuesday.