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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'Anti-National Act’: Rahul Gandhi Attacks Move To Bring Delimitation And Women’s Bill Together
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP government in the Lok Sabha, calling the decision to link delimitation with the women’s reservation bill an “anti-national act”.
"He Made Himself a Laughing Stock in Front of His Own MPs:" Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Rahul Gandhi's Magician Remark
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed deep disappointment over Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's "magician" jibe, asserting that Gandhi had lowered the dignity of his position and made himself a "laughing stock" in front of his own MPs. India News | "He Made Himself a Laughing Stock in Front of His Own MPs:" Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Rahul Gandhi's Magician Remark.
Chirag Paswan Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's 'Magician' Remark, Calls It a Mockery
Chirag Paswan Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's 'Magician' Remark, Calls It a Mockery Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday expressed his deep disappointment over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s ‘magician’ jibe during a Lok Sabha debate. Paswan accused Gandhi of lowering the dignity of his esteemed position by turning important discussions into a source of comedic relief, suggesting he is unfit for the role if this continues.Gandhi’s remarks, made …
From 'magician' jibe to calling women reservation bill 'anti-national': Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speech in 5 points
Rahul Gandhi's “magician” jibe sparked a sharp reaction from the BJP MPs. The LoP also claimed the women reservation bill is an 'attempt to change country's electoral map; using and hiding behind India's women'
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