New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Rajya Sabha MP P. Sandosh Kumar from Keralam has written to C.P. Radhakrishnan seeking the expunction of remarks made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman against the Communist movement during proceedings of the House.

In his letter, Kumar drew Radhakrishnan's attention to what he described as "highly objectionable and derogatory remarks" made by Sitharaman while replying to a debate on a resolution seeking disapproval of the Income-Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026.

Kumar said that the remarks were made while the Finance Minister was referring to CPI(M) MP John Brittas and his political affiliation.

According to Kumar's letter, Sitharaman described Brittas as a "typical communist type" and accused Communist...