'Magician Has Been Caught': Rahul Gandhi's Jibe At PM Modi Sparks Uproar From BJP In Lok Sabha

Last Updated:April 17, 2026, 15:22 IST

While addressing the debate on the Women's Quota Bill, Rahul Gandhi referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "magician", sparking protests from BJP MPs.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, sparked an uproar in the Lower House on Friday with a sarcastic reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “magician", sparking protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

While addressing the debate on the Women’s Quota Bill, Gandhi accused the BJP of redrawing the electoral map of the country. “What you (BJP) are doing, because you are scared of what is happening in the politics of the country, you are scared of the erosion of your strength, and you are trying to rejig the Indian political map. You did it in Assam, J&K, and now imagining you can do it in India. You need a constitutional amendment to do that," he said.

Gandhi said the Centre knew the bill would not be passed in the House. “The truth is the magician has been caught. The magician of Balakot, the magician of demonetisation, the magician of Sindoor has suddenly got caught," he added.

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