Lok Sabha Showdown: Rahul Gandhi's Naravane Memoir Claims Spark Heated Debate
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Moneycontrol•02-02-2026, 17:40
Lok Sabha Showdown: Rahul Gandhi's Naravane Memoir Claims Spark Heated Debate
- •Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from an unpublished memoir of former Army chief General MM Naravane during a Lok Sabha debate.
- •Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah strongly objected, questioning the authenticity and publication status of the memoir.
- •Speaker Om Birla ruled that only authenticated documents could be quoted, asking Gandhi to stick to the President's address.
- •Gandhi insisted the issue concerned national security and the government's handling of China, accusing ministers of being 'scared' of the truth.
- •Opposition leaders backed Gandhi, arguing the material was in the public domain via a magazine article, while BJP called his conduct 'embarrassing' and 'indiscipline'.
Why It Matters: Rahul Gandhi's attempt to cite an unpublished memoir in Lok Sabha led to a major political confrontation.
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