Congress MP files privilege notice against Prime Minister Modi over April 18 national address

What triggered the privilege notice?

The notice was triggered by Prime Minister Modi’s April 18 address to the nation, delivered after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 was defeated in the Lok Sabha the previous day Indian Express,New Indian Express,Free Press Journal. Venugopal said the speech criticised the Opposition over the bill’s defeat and commented on how MPs voted Economic Times,Hindustan Times.

What does Venugopal allege Modi did in the speech?

Venugopal alleged that Modi cast aspersions on Lok Sabha members by criticising Opposition parties, reflecting on their voting pattern, and attributing motives to them in a televised national address Hindustan Times,Hindu,ThePrint. He argued this amounted to a breach of privilege and contempt of the House News18,Times of India.

What action has Congress asked the Speaker to take?

Venugopal asked Speaker Om Birla to take cognisance of the notice and refer the matter to the Lok Sabha Committee on Privileges for a detailed inquiry and further proceedings Devdiscourse,Times of India,ThePrint.