TMC MP Sagarika Ghose submitted a privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, endorsed by 60 opposition MPs. Ghose accused Rijiju of making derogatory remarks, stating opposition members were "not worthy" of being in the house. This follows opposition criticism of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and a no-confidence motion filed against him.
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