BJP MP Nishikant submitted substantive motion notice against Rahul Gandhi,

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has submitted a notice for a substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi, a step that signals a more serious institutional challenge.

He has asked that Gandhi be immediately stripped of his Lok Sabha membership and not be allowed to stand for election in the near future.

In February 2025, Dubey had filed a privilege motion against Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of “distorting facts” and trying to undermine the prestige of the country in his speech.

The latest move follows concerns flagged by senior BJP leader Sanjay Jaiswal, who in a letter to the Speaker, had listed parts of Gandhi’s speech that he said should be expunged from the records. The list includes Gandhi’s claim that the government has “sold Bharat Mata”.
A substantive motion is an independent proposal placed before the Lok Sabha seeking a clear and binding decision of the House. It is complete in itself and is not linked to any other business under discussion. When adopted, it represents the formal opinion or will of the House on a specific matter.

Under the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha, such a motion can be admitted only with the approval of the Speaker.(updated on 12th feb 2026)