New Delhi, May 15 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday raised concern over Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's "unannounced and announced" foreign visits, reminding the Congress MP of the parliamentary rules, which require MPs to inform the Secretariat of the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha at least three weeks before their foreign travel.

Speaking with the reporters, Rijiju clarified that his request is to have information about Rahul Gandhi's visit and not to curtail his freedom to visit foreign countries.

"The matter of Rahul Gandhi's unannounced and announced foreign visits has raised a serious question. Every MP is required to inform the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat 3 weeks in advance of their ...