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From 'Magician' Jibe to Calling Women Reservation Bill 'Anti-National': Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Speech in 5 Points

  • On Friday, Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed deep disappointment over Opposition Rahul Gandhi's 'magician' jibe during a Lok Sabha debate, arguing the remark lowered the dignity of his position.
  • The remarks emerged during debate over government bills implementing a women's quota from 2029, as Speaker Birla subsequently emphasized the need to adhere to parliamentary decorum.
  • Congress member Jebi Mather asserted Gandhi's right as LoP to critique government failures, maintaining he would not apologize for speaking the truth amid treasury objections.
  • Amidst parliamentary tensions, the Centre introduced the Delimitation Bill, 2026, replacing the 2002 law to redraw Lok Sabha and Assembly seats using 2011 Census data.
  • The legislation proposes expanding the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats, with the Delimitation Commission including Supreme Court judges and Election Commissioners and up to 10 associate members per state assisting.
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India Today broke the news in India on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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