# BJP MP denies ‘lungiwala’ jibe as Rajya Sabha adjourns 2026-08-12T21:25:14+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday after CPI(M) MP John Brittas moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev, alleging she repeatedly called him 'lungiwala' during a session on August 10. Brittas, who was moving a statutory resolution against the Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance 2026, said Dev left her seat and came behind him to make the remark. Dev denied the allegation, saying she cast no aspersions on any state's attire and offered to clarify the matter with Brittas. Leader of the House J P Nadda suggested both MPs meet in his chamber to resolve the misunderstanding. Dev also moved a breach of privilege motion against Brittas, pending before the Chairman. Opposition MPs protested outside Parliament, accusing the BJP of cultural policing. ## Coverage - rediff.com - hindustantimes.com - timesnownews.com - timesnownews.com Tags: cultural insult, John Brittas, Parliament row, privilege motion, Rajya Sabha, Sushmita Dev Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-mp-sushmita-devs-lungiwala-remark-rocks-rajya-sabha/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-mp-sushmita-devs-lungiwala-remark-rocks-rajya-sabha/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.