Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha: You Call OBC-Dalits Hindus But Deny Rights

Rahul Gandhi's Address in Lok Sabha and Serious Allegations

During the discussion on three bills, including the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the government. " He further asserted that this isn't truly a bill for women. Gandhi alleged that the government calls OBCs and Dalits Hindus but doesn't grant them their rights. During this, he mentioned Home Minister Amit Shah, noting that he saw Amit Ji smiling at Priyanka's statement.

Childhood Anecdote and Lessons from Indira Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi shared a personal childhood story in the House. He said, "I remember when I was young, I was very afraid of the dark. We had a large dog that used to attack me and my sister (Priyanka). " He mentioned that once his grandmother (Indira Gandhi) found out about this, while rahul stated he was sharing this in the House because of a significant lesson his grandmother taught him.

Rahul further narrated that while his parents were out for dinner, his grandmother, wearing a yellow saree, took him to that garden and locked him there, while rahul said, "I kept thinking for three hours. I was scared and my legs were trembling. ' She came to me and said, 'You aren't afraid of these things but of your own mind. You're afraid of the imagination you're creating. '" Rahul noted that his grandmother taught him that one must fight that darkness, a political lesson he realizes the depth of today.

Critique of the Women's Reservation Bill and Social Justice

Rahul Gandhi described the Women's Reservation Bill as an attempt to change the electoral map. He stated that he had to speak the truth in the House, and the first truth is that this isn't a bill for women, while rahul Gandhi alleged that the government believes more in 'Manuवाद' (Manuvad) than in the Constitution and is trying to snatch the representation of minority communities. He accused the government of 'cruel, heartless, and ruthless' treatment of OBCs, Dalits, minorities, and women.

Electoral Strategy and Uproar Over 'Magician' Remarks

The Leader of the Opposition stated that the current proposal isn't a women's empowerment bill. According to him, the original Women's Reservation Bill passed in 2023 was the real law. He alleged that the current move aims to change India's electoral map and that there was a deliberate delay of years in implementing the previous law. Rahul remarked that there are no issues related to the wives of the Prime Minister or himself. He also alleged that efforts are being made to sideline the caste census.

Targeting PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi said the PM wants to send two messages—first, to change the electoral map, and second, to appear as a supporter of women. " The use of this term caused a massive uproar in the House.

Government's Rebuttal and Defense Minister's Condemnation

During Rahul Gandhi's speech, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju interrupted him, asking why Congress didn't provide OBC reservation in legislatures during its 60-year rule. Rijiju alleged that Rajiv Gandhi had opposed OBC reservation. ' He cited Indira Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, stating they understood the dangers of delimitation and didn't allow it to happen.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's statements, saying he should apologize for his remarks. Regarding the repeated use of the word 'Magician,' Speaker Om Birla cautioned Rahul Gandhi and urged MPs to use parliamentary language, while kiren Rijiju demanded that certain parts of Rahul's speech be expunged from the House records.