During a discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, Thakur accused Kharge of involvement in land-grabbing activities in Karnataka. These remarks were subsequently expunged from the parliamentary records. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Kharge expressed his dismay, stating, "After almost 60 years in politics, I do not deserve this. Yesterday, completely false and baseless charges were hurled at me in the Lok Sabha by Anurag Thakur."
Kharge emphasized that despite the expunction, the allegations had already been disseminated through various media channels, causing damage to his reputation. He demanded an apology from Thakur and the Leader of the House, J P Nadda, asserting, "I expect an apology from the Leader of House; that is the very least the ruling party can and must do. If Thakur cannot prove his allegation, he has no right to be in Parliament; he should resign."
In response, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the issue, highlighting that not only Kharge but also other high-ranking constitutional figures, including the Prime Minister, have been subjected to unremorseful insinuations. Dhankhar remarked, "This House is not a place for free fall of information; we cannot damage reputations earned over decades. Members need to be counselled; political parties must educate their members."