Rahul Gandhi Quotes Unpublished Naravane Book, Lok Sabha Erupts Over Rules

New Delhi[India] February 01: The Lok Sabha witnessed chaos when Rahul Gandhi referred to excerpts from former Anny chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir. The reference came during the Budget Session. Rahul used a magazine article that carried parts of the manuscript. The mention was meant to counter claims that Congress lacks patriotism. The moment he spoke about tanks at Doklam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stood up. Many MPs reacted loudly. Viewers watching Sansad TV sensed tension. Was it allowed to quote a book not yet released? That question changed the mood of the House instantly.

Govemment Questions Authenticity and Rules

Rajnath Singh questioned whether the book was published at all. He said it was not. Home Minister Amit Shah supported the objection. He asked how any member could quote from an unpublished book. Speaker Om Birla agreed with the ministers. He cited parliamentary rules. According to him, unauthenticated sources cannot be quoted in the House & Rahul Gandhi insisted the excerpts were genuine. Congress MPs supported him. BJP MPs protested loudly. Social media users commented that rules must be followed strictly. Others felt the objection was political, not procedural.

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Rahul Pushes Back, Speaker Stands Firm

Rahul Gandhi tried to continue. He asked if he could at least describe the content. The Speaker refused. Rahul again mentioned tanks without naming China. Rajnath Singh objected once more by sayint that the House was being misled. The Speaker then reminded Rahul of his position as Leader of Opposition. Speaker Om Birla asked that dignity of the Parliament must be maintained. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded action. Rahul questioned what he was allowed to say. The Speaker replied sharply. This exchange became the most talked moment of the session. The House soon turned unmanageable.

History and Status of Naravane's Memoir

General MM Naravane served as Army chief from 2019 to 2022 & Naravane's tenure included the Galwan clash which happened in 2020. His memoir titled Four Stars of Destiny was expected to release in 2024 & some excerpts appeared in late 2023 through media reports. Pre orders briefly opened an online platforms. Later, the book was withheld. Reports say government clearance is pending. The book covers India China border tensions and leadership decisions. This history made the reference sensitive. Experts. say military memoirs often face delays due to security concerns.

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Political Reactions and House Adjournment

As arguments continued, NDA and Opposition benches raised slogans. Congress ally Akhilesh Yadav waited to speak but could not. The Speaker tried to restore order. It failed. The House was adjourned til 3 pm. Online reactions poured in. Some praised Rahul for raising defence questions. Others accused him of breaking rules. BJP supporters said Parliament is not a debate club. Congress supporters said uncomfortable questions were being blocked. The episode showed how sensitive defence issues remain in India. One unpublished book managed to stall the nation's highest lawmaking body.