What is a privilege breach notice? Why BJP demanding action against Sonia Gandhi?

Privilege Breach Notice:  Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi's troubles may increase. BJP has given a privilege breach notice against her. Apart from Sonia Gandhi, notice has also been given against independent MP Pappu Yadav. MPs led by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sumer Singh Solanki gave a privilege breach notice against Sonia Gandhi for using 'abusive and reprehensible' words against President Draupadi Murmu. They met Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and demanded disciplinary action against Sonia Gandhi.

Both have been accused of making objectionable statements against President Draupadi Murmu during the budget session.

After all, what is a privilege breach notice? Let us understand in detail what action can be taken against a Member of Parliament under this.

What is a privilege violation?

Privilege Motion is a special process in Parliament and Legislatures. In this, some special rights are given to the members. It was made to prevent the ruling party from becoming unbridled. It is used when the privileges of a member, committee or House are violated. Its purpose is to protect the dignity of the House and the rights of the members. T

his privilege is given in Article 105 (for Parliament) and Article 194 (for State Legislatures) of the Indian Constitution. This right is given to such an extent that any statement or statement made in any House of Parliament cannot be challenged in any court of the country.

What is the process?

A notice of privilege violation is brought when any member of Parliament feels that another member, minister or officer has violated the privilege, then he presents a privilege violation proposal in the Parliament. In such a case, a notice is first given. This notice is called a notice of privilege violation. Any member of Parliament has to present this proposal before the Speaker of Lok Sabha or the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

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If the Speaker or the Chairman considers it appropriate, then the matter is sent to the Privilege Committee. The committee investigates the matter and submits its report to the House. If the House feels that the privilege has been violated, then action can be taken against the guilty person.

What action is taken?

If the Privilege Committee finds someone guilty, then the House can punish him by reprimanding, warning or by imprisonment for a specific period. Apart from this, the member can also be suspended or expelled. In most cases, the members apologize.

What statement did Sonia Gandhi give?

The BJP alleges that Sonia Gandhi made objectionable remarks on President Murmu after she addressed the joint session of Parliament on Friday during the budget session. Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were seen discussing the speech in the Parliament premises.

Summary

A video of this had surfaced in which Sonia Gandhi was heard saying to President Murmu, 'Poor lady, the President was very tired by the end... she could hardly speak.'