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Journalist Richa Parashar files criminal complaint against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 11:16 PM
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Reporter Richa Parashar has lodged a criminal case in the Lok Sabha alleging that Rahul Gandhi and other members pushed her during a parliamentary session.
Delhi, Oct 17 — Journalist Richa Parichar approached the parliamentary authorities to file a criminal complaint alleging that opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and several other MPs physically pushed her inside the Lok Sabha premises. The complaint, submitted on Monday, cites an incident where Parichar says she was jostled while covering a parliamentary debate, prompting her to seek legal action under the Indian Penal Code.
According to the filing, the alleged assault occurred during a heated discussion in the House, and Parichar claims the force used was enough to cause her discomfort and fear. She has asked the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to initiate an inquiry and to ensure that any violation of parliamentary decorum is addressed promptly.
The matter now awaits scrutiny by the Lok Sabha's ethics committee, which will determine whether the complaint merits further investigation or disciplinary measures against the accused members. No response from Rahul Gandhi or the accused MPs has been recorded as of this reporting.
The filing underscores growing concerns about the safety of journalists inside legislative chambers, a topic that has drawn attention from press freedom advocates across the country. If the complaint proceeds, it could set a precedent for how physical altercations involving elected representatives are handled within India's highest legislative body.
According to the filing, the alleged assault occurred during a heated discussion in the House, and Parichar claims the force used was enough to cause her discomfort and fear. She has asked the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to initiate an inquiry and to ensure that any violation of parliamentary decorum is addressed promptly.
The matter now awaits scrutiny by the Lok Sabha's ethics committee, which will determine whether the complaint merits further investigation or disciplinary measures against the accused members. No response from Rahul Gandhi or the accused MPs has been recorded as of this reporting.
The filing underscores growing concerns about the safety of journalists inside legislative chambers, a topic that has drawn attention from press freedom advocates across the country. If the complaint proceeds, it could set a precedent for how physical altercations involving elected representatives are handled within India's highest legislative body.