Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday (February 12, 2026) initiated a substantive motion against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of collaborating with “anti-national” forces and making baseless accusations inside Parliament.Speaking during Zero Hour, Dubey alleged that Gandhi had “very cleverly” used the sanctity of Parliament to shape public sentiment and repeatedly level unverified charges. He said the Congress leader’s conduct warranted action and confirmed that he had submitted a notice for a substantive motion.A substantive motion is a formal, independent proposal placed before the House to express its decision or opinion on a specific issue. If accepted, it requires a debate followed by a mandatory vote.Dubey’s remarks sparked sharp protests from Opposition members, leading to chaos in the House and eventually forcing an adjournment for the day.Reacting to the move, Congress general secretary K. C. Venugopal downplayed the development, stating that the party was “not bothered about any motions.”
MP Nishikant Dubey Initiates Substantive Motion Against Rahul Gandhi;
