CPI-M MP John Brittas has moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev over an alleged “lungi wala” remark. Several Opposition leaders backed Brittas, calling the remark disrespectful and a cultural attack, as noisy scenes disrupted proceedings in Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm following uproar over CPI(M) MP John Brittas’s allegation that a female member called him “Lungiwala”. Chairman CP Radhakrishnan urged members to respect culture and identity, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought calm
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called Indian communists “total cowards” during a Rajya Sabha debate, accusing CPI(M) MP John Brittas of spreading confusion over UPI charges. She defended the Taxation Amendment Bill and reiterated that consumers will not be charged for UPI payments
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has urged the Centre to grant a paid holiday for Keralam postal employees on polling day, citing legal provisions and concerns over limited postal ballot timelines that may restrict their ability to vote.
Young Congress MPs are increasingly frustrated with Rahul Gandhi’s disruption-driven parliamentary strategy, which they say sidelines emerging voices and harms their careers. John Brittas’ recent revelations have intensified speculation about internal dissent and a possible split within the party
MP John Brittas has urged Minister Jaishankar to urgently intervene in stopping Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution in Yemen, set for July 16. He requested diplomatic efforts to secure a pardon through blood money (diyat) negotiations
