15 MPs nominated to committee of privileges; Ravi Shankar Prasad appointed chairperson

The newly constituted panel includes Brijmohan Agrawal, Tariq Anwar, Manickam Tagore, T. R. Baalu, Kalyan Banerjee, Shrirang Barne, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, Jagdambika Pal, Trivendra Singh Rawat, Arvind Sawant, Jagadish Shettar, Manish Tewari, and Dharmendra Yadav.

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Updated : 3 March 2026, 6:28 PM IST

Ravi Shankar Prasad to lead Privileges panel

New Delhi: A total of 15 Members of Parliament have been nominated to the Committee of Privileges, with senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad appointed as the Chairperson.

The newly constituted panel includes Brijmohan Agrawal, Tariq Anwar, Manickam Tagore, T. R. Baalu, Kalyan Banerjee, Shrirang Barne, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, Jagdambika Pal, Trivendra Singh Rawat, Arvind Sawant, Jagadish Shettar, Manish Tewari, and Dharmendra Yadav.

The Committee of Privileges examines cases involving breach of parliamentary privilege and contempt of the House or its members. It plays a crucial role in safeguarding the authority, dignity, and functioning of Parliament.

The composition reflects representation from multiple political parties, underscoring the committee’s importance in upholding parliamentary procedures and accountability.