The BJP has intensified its attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the government’s trade deal with the United States. On Thursday, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moved a notice in the Lok Sabha seeking a “substantive motion” against the Congress leader, demanding cancellation of his membership and a lifetime bar from contesting elections. But what is a substantive motion, and why has it been invoked against Rahul Gandhi?

<p>The BJP has intensified its attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the government&rsquo;s trade deal with the United States. On Thursday, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moved a notice in the Lok Sabha seeking a &ldquo;substantive motion&rdquo; against the Congress leader, demanding cancellation of his membership and a lifetime bar from contesting elections. But what is a substantive motion, and why has it been invoked against Rahul Gandhi?</p>

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