Congress Leader Files Privilege Notice Against Education Minister

Congress chief whip Jairam Ramesh has issued a privilege notice against the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of undermining the dignity of Parliament. The notice follows remarks Pradhan made at a press conference related to the NEET-UG exam cancellation.

Ramesh's complaint, addressed to Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, highlights Pradhan's alleged derogatory comments towards a parliamentary standing committee. Ramesh claims these comments reveal Pradhan's contempt for both Parliament and its committees.

Asserting that Pradhan's statements suggest dishonourable motives among committee members, Ramesh deems this a clear breach of privilege, urging action against the Education Minister. This marks a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue between the Executive and the Legislature in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)