The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack at Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his “unparliamentary” remarks in the House against the Union Government. Addressing a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Rahul of making “false” and “unsubstantiated” claims during the debate on the anti-paper leak bill in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;Patra referred to Gandhi’s use of the word “idiot” during the debate and asserted that “none of the students are idiots or andhbhakts”.&nbsp;“Time and again, Kiren Rijiju held up the rule book and pointed out that the word ‘idiot’ is unparliamentary and cannot be used. Yet, despite this, they continued to disregard the rules and kept repeating the word ‘idiot’,” Patra said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-paper-leak-bill-passed-by-voice-vote-in-lok-sabha-amid-opposition-uproar-1785321067909">Anti-paper leak bill passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar</a><h2>‘Rahul misleading House, using language unbecoming of a member’</h2>&nbsp;Patra accused Rahul of misleading the Parliament and using language unbecoming of a member of the House.“Rahul Gandhi lied in the House. He used unparliamentary language,” Patra said.&nbsp;The BJP leader also rejected Gandhi’s allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised firing on student protesters during the Parliament March.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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“Rahul Gandhi had no proof for the allegations he made against the Home Minister,” Patra said while refuting the Congress leader’s false claims on firing. Patra further asserted that no bullets were fired during the police action. “Rahul Gandhi falsely claimed that bullets were fired during the protest at Jantar Mantar. This is all lies. No shots were fired and no order was given,” he said. <h2>‘Rahul making politically motivated allegations’: Sambit Patra</h2> Patra also accused Rahul of making politically motivated allegations and claimed that the Home Minister was present in Parliament while the Congress MP was speaking. “Unlike you, the Home Minister does not go on foreign tours secretly. He was present in Parliament when Rahul Gandhi was delivering his speech,” Patra said.Rahul alleged in Lok Sabha that Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised police excesses against student protesters and that the RSS had “captured" the education system. The Congress leader was referring to the crackdown by security forces during the march to Parliament on July 20 during the CJP-led protest when he said, “The home minister is not present in the Lok Sabha because he is scared.” His remark drew objections from the treasury benches.Gandhi said a conversation with students gave him perspective on how young people view education and knowledge. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/28-year-old-woman-phd-scholar-dies-of-electrocution-on-panjab-university-campus-1785326835442">28-year-old woman PhD scholar dies of electrocution on Panjab University campus</a> “A good starting point would be a conversation I had with some students, young girls, which gave me a very interesting perspective,” he said.Gandhi said the student described a category of people who believed they knew everything. “They are absolutely convinced that they know everything. They believe that the universe is static and they believe that knowledge emerges from inside them. They are arrogant. They don’t listen, they don’t respect other people’s truth,” Rahul said.Speaker Om Birla said unparliamentary expressions would be expunged from the proceedings.

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised firing on student protesters during the Parliament March. Patra also refuted the Congress leader’s claims on firing and said no bullets were fired during the police action.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack at Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his “unparliamentary” remarks in the House against the Union Government. Addressing a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Rahul of making “false” and “unsubstantiated” claims during the debate on the anti-paper leak bill in the Lok Sabha. Patra referred to Gandhi’s use of the word “idiot” during the debate and asserted that “none of the students are idiots or andhbhakts”. “Time and again, Kiren Rijiju held up the rule book and pointed out that the word ‘idiot’ is unparliamentary and cannot be used. Yet, despite this, they continued to disregard the rules and kept repeating the word ‘idiot’,” Patra said. Also Read: Anti-paper leak bill passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar ‘Rahul misleading House, using language unbecoming of a member’ Patra accused Rahul of misleading the Parliament and using language unbecoming of a member of the House. “Rahul Gandhi lied in the House. He used unparliamentary language,” Patra said. The BJP leader also rejected Gandhi’s allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised firing on student protesters during the Parliament March.

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised firing on student protesters during the Parliament March. Patra also refuted the Congress leader’s claims on firing and said no bullets were fired during the police action.

‘No student is idiot or andhbhakt’: BJP slams Rahul for remarks in Lok Sabha

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (July 29) alleged that the government prevented him from speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the anti-paper leak bill. He also accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of authorising the use of force against student protesters.&nbsp;Addressing a press conference, Gandhi claimed that he was assured he could speak if he apologised. However, he said he would never apologise to the BJP or the RSS.&nbsp;"I asked the speaker to bring order to the house so that I could speak, but I was not allowed. The excuse was that I said something about Amit Shah, that he was responsible for the brutality that was carried out. I was given an assurance that if I apologise, I will be allowed to speak. I will never apologise to the BJP, RSS or any other person associated with them," he said.&nbsp;The Congress MP alleged that police fired pellet guns at protesting students and claimed that Shah was responsible for the "brutality" against them.&nbsp;"The (protesting students) were shot with pellet guns. One boy who was shot with a pellet gun is most likely to lose his eye and may not be able to see. I have seen the AIIMS medical certificate, which shows that he was shot with pellet guns. Shock batons were used, not just normal lathis, lathis with nails. Where did the police get this idea from?" he asked.&nbsp;Gandhi further alleged that police used "shock batons" and "lathis with nails" while cracking down on protesters, including women and minors.&nbsp;"Where did the police get this idea from? Lathis with nails beating women and minors," he said, adding that he had personally seen a police officer slap a protester.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-overturn-83-million-e-jean-carroll-defamation-judgment-1785327343803">Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83 million E Jean Carroll defamation judgment</a>&nbsp;The Congress leader also claimed that he personally saw Shah directing police officers during the protest.&nbsp;"When we were at Parliament House, I saw with my own eyes Amit Shah calling the police officers. I saw Jitendra Singh getting call after call from Amit Shah. So it was pretty clear he was aware of what was going on," Gandhi claimed.&nbsp;Gandhi has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove Shah as Home Minister over the police action against student protesters. He also demanded a probe into the alleged crackdown, which he said should be monitored by the Supreme Court of India.&nbsp;His remarks came hours after a heated exchange in the Lok Sabha, where he accused Shah of ordering the use of force against students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.&nbsp;The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after a lengthy debate and sharp exchanges.

Rahul Gandhi claimed he personally saw Amit Shah speaking to police officers during the student protests and alleged that the Home Minister was aware of the police action against protesters.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (July 29) alleged that the government prevented him from speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the anti-paper leak bill. He also accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of authorising the use of force against student protesters. Addressing a press conference, Gandhi claimed that he was assured he could speak if he apologised. However, he said he would never apologise to the BJP or the RSS. "I asked the speaker to bring order to the house so that I could speak, but I was not allowed. The excuse was that I said something about Amit Shah, that he was responsible for the brutality that was carried out. I was given an assurance that if I apologise, I will be allowed to speak. I will never apologise to the BJP, RSS or any other person associated with them," he said. The Congress MP alleged that police fired pellet guns at protesting students and claimed that Shah was responsible for the "brutality" against them. "The (protesting students) were shot with pellet guns. One boy who was shot with a pellet gun is most likely to lose his eye and may not be able to see. I have seen the AIIMS medical certificate, which shows that he was shot with pellet guns. Shock batons were used, not just normal lathis, lathis with nails. Where did the police get this idea from?" he asked. Gandhi further alleged that police used "shock batons" and "lathis with nails" while cracking down on protesters, including women and minors. "Where did the police get this idea from? Lathis with nails beating women and minors," he said, adding that he had personally seen a police officer slap a protester. Also Read: Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83 million E Jean Carroll defamation judgment The Congress leader also claimed that he personally saw Shah directing police officers during the protest. "When we were at Parliament House, I saw with my own eyes Amit Shah calling the police officers. I saw Jitendra Singh getting call after call from Amit Shah. So it was pretty clear he was aware of what was going on," Gandhi claimed. Gandhi has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove Shah as Home Minister over the police action against student protesters. He also demanded a probe into the alleged crackdown, which he said should be monitored by the Supreme Court of India. His remarks came hours after a heated exchange in the Lok Sabha, where he accused Shah of ordering the use of force against students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after a lengthy debate and sharp exchanges.

Rahul Gandhi claimed he personally saw Amit Shah speaking to police officers during the student protests and alleged that the Home Minister was aware of the police action against protesters.

'Sack Amit Shah, order SC monitored probe': Rahul Gandhi renews attack over police action against protesters

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (Jul 29) triggered chaos in the Lok Sabha after using the word “idiot” during his speech in support of the nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak. This came after the discussion on the Anti Paper Leak Bill 2026 resumed. Gandhi said that he had a conversation with an 18-year-old student who classified people into three categories: “students”, “idiots” and “andhbhakts” (blind supporters).Defending the students’ protest, Gandhi said, “I was very excited, reassured by what the future of this country did on our streets. This was not anger, not violence, not hatred. This was a deep expression of the youth of this country, of the future generation of this country, and I feel that all political parties must respect this expression, including my friends in the BJP. I am pretty certain that if my friends in the BJP were to go and ask their own children what they felt about what their brothers and sisters were doing, they would find agreement among their own children. There is nothing wrong with what has happened, and every Indian should be proud.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/was-stone-laden-truck-planted-before-cjp-march-delhi-police-reveals-truth-about-conspiracy-claim-1785304094060">Was stone-laden truck planted at Jantar Mantar before CJP march? Delhi Police reveals truth about ‘conspiracy’ claim</a>Recalling a conversation with a student, the Congress leader said, “She said the student wears the truth on his/her chest proudly. I said, what about the other type? She said the other type requires an image. It requires an image, and as the image is not true because the idiot is trying to pretend that he is God, he has to create this massive image. I asked her a question: where does the third category go? That of ‘Andhbhakt’. She said, ‘Andhbhakt’ is a person who is absolutely convinced that another idiot is God...”

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<h2>‘Unparliamentary language’</h2>Gandhi was interrupted by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who accused Gandhi of using a student to use “unparliamentary language” in the Lok Sabha.“Had Rahul Gandhi not used an unparliamentary word, nobody would have objected. I believe that he is using a word in the name of a student, but it is he who is using it...He cannot use an unparliamentary word; it should be expunged,” Rijiju said.As chaos erupted in the Parliament, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “I humbly request that the unparliamentary word used by the LoP be expunged and I urge to everyone on my side to maintain silence and listen to him.”

Rahul Gandhi triggered a Lok Sabha uproar after using the word “idiot” during a speech on NEET protests. The remark drew protests from the treasury benches and objections from Kiren Rijiju.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (Jul 29) triggered chaos in the Lok Sabha after using the word “idiot” during his speech in support of the nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leak. This came after the discussion on the Anti Paper Leak Bill 2026 resumed. Gandhi said that he had a conversation with an 18-year-old student who classified people into three categories: “students”, “idiots” and “andhbhakts” (blind supporters). Defending the students’ protest, Gandhi said, “I was very excited, reassured by what the future of this country did on our streets. This was not anger, not violence, not hatred. This was a deep expression of the youth of this country, of the future generation of this country, and I feel that all political parties must respect this expression, including my friends in the BJP. I am pretty certain that if my friends in the BJP were to go and ask their own children what they felt about what their brothers and sisters were doing, they would find agreement among their own children. There is nothing wrong with what has happened, and every Indian should be proud.” Also read | Was stone-laden truck planted at Jantar Mantar before CJP march? Delhi Police reveals truth about ‘conspiracy’ claim Recalling a conversation with a student, the Congress leader said, “She said the student wears the truth on his/her chest proudly. I said, what about the other type? She said the other type requires an image. It requires an image, and as the image is not true because the idiot is trying to pretend that he is God, he has to create this massive image. I asked her a question: where does the third category go? That of ‘Andhbhakt’. She said, ‘Andhbhakt’ is a person who is absolutely convinced that another idiot is God...”

Rahul Gandhi triggered a Lok Sabha uproar after using the word “idiot” during a speech on NEET protests. The remark drew protests from the treasury benches and objections from Kiren Rijiju.

‘Unparliamentary language’: Rahul Gandhi sparks uproar in Lok Sabha over ‘idiot’ remark

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (May 17) questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” over the alleged irregularities in NEET-UG 2026 and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress MP compared the government’s handling of the NEET 2024 and NEET 2026 controversies, alleging that the same pattern of leaks, investigations and committee formations was being repeated.&nbsp;“NEET 2024: Paper leaked. Exam not cancelled. The minister did not resign. CBI set up an investigation. A committee was formed. NEET 2026: Paper leaked. Exam cancelled. Minister still did not resign. CBI is investigating again. Another committee will be formed. Mr Modi, the country is asking you some questions - answer them! Why are paper leaks happening repeatedly? Why are you silent time and again on this "exam paper discussion"? Why aren't you dismissing the Education Minister who keeps failing repeatedly?,” Gandhi said on X.<h2>NEET-UG controversy deepens after paper leak allegations</h2>The remarks come amid mounting controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 examination following allegations of a paper leak and the subsequent cancellation of the exam.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday produced accused Manisha Gurunath Mandhare before the Rouse Avenue Court and sought 14 days’ custody for further investigation.&nbsp;Mandhare is part of the National Testing Agency panel and served as an expert and translator during the examination process. The CBI informed the court that the entire process followed by the NTA was under investigation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-appoints-ghalibaf-to-oversee-ties-with-china-what-it-could-mean-for-the-us-1779008050616">'Future belongs to Global South': Iran appoints Ghalibaf to oversee ties with China - What it could mean for the US</a><h2>Rahul Gandhi raises concern over student suicides</h2>Rahul Gandhi had also questioned the Centre on Friday over the rising number of suicides linked to the NEET paper leak controversy. Referring to the death of a 21-year-old student in Uttar Pradesh who allegedly died by suicide after the exam cancellation, he said, “These youngsters didn’t lose to the exams; they were killed by a corrupt system. This isn’t suicide — it’s murder by the system.”&nbsp;The Karnataka Youth Congress will organise a “Raj Bhavan Chalo” protest march in Bengaluru on May 21 over the issue, with several senior Congress leaders expected to participate.&nbsp;The re-examination is scheduled to be held on June 21. As a corrective measure, Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that NEET-UG will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode from next year.

The NEET 2026 exam was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak, and the re-examination is scheduled to be held on June 21.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (May 17) questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” over the alleged irregularities in NEET-UG 2026 and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress MP compared the government’s handling of the NEET 2024 and NEET 2026 controversies, alleging that the same pattern of leaks, investigations and committee formations was being repeated. “NEET 2024: Paper leaked. Exam not cancelled. The minister did not resign. CBI set up an investigation. A committee was formed. NEET 2026: Paper leaked. Exam cancelled. Minister still did not resign. CBI is investigating again. Another committee will be formed. Mr Modi, the country is asking you some questions - answer them! Why are paper leaks happening repeatedly? Why are you silent time and again on this "exam paper discussion"? Why aren't you dismissing the Education Minister who keeps failing repeatedly?,” Gandhi said on X. NEET-UG controversy deepens after paper leak allegations The remarks come amid mounting controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 examination following allegations of a paper leak and the subsequent cancellation of the exam. Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday produced accused Manisha Gurunath Mandhare before the Rouse Avenue Court and sought 14 days’ custody for further investigation. Mandhare is part of the National Testing Agency panel and served as an expert and translator during the examination process. The CBI informed the court that the entire process followed by the NTA was under investigation. Also Read: 'Future belongs to Global South': Iran appoints Ghalibaf to oversee ties with China - What it could mean for the US Rahul Gandhi raises concern over student suicides Rahul Gandhi had also questioned the Centre on Friday over the rising number of suicides linked to the NEET paper leak controversy. Referring to the death of a 21-year-old student in Uttar Pradesh who allegedly died by suicide after the exam cancellation, he said, “These youngsters didn’t lose to the exams; they were killed by a corrupt system. This isn’t suicide — it’s murder by the system.” The Karnataka Youth Congress will organise a “Raj Bhavan Chalo” protest march in Bengaluru on May 21 over the issue, with several senior Congress leaders expected to participate. The re-examination is scheduled to be held on June 21. As a corrective measure, Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that NEET-UG will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode from next year.

The NEET 2026 exam was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak, and the re-examination is scheduled to be held on June 21.

'Why are you silent?': Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi, demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over NEET-UG row

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday (May 04) said he looks forward to visiting Kerala soon as the Congress-led United Democratic Front moved towards a clear majority in the Assembly elections. In a post on X, he thanked voters for what he described as a decisive mandate and congratulated party leaders and workers for a hard-fought campaign.&nbsp;“Thank you to my brothers and sisters in Keralam for a truly decisive mandate,” he said, adding, “Congratulations to every UDF leader and worker for a hard-fought, well-run campaign.” He further said, “As I said before, Keralam has the talent, Keralam has the potential, and now Keralam has a UDF government with a vision to harness both.”<h2>Congress leaders thank voters for a decisive mandate</h2>Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed gratitude to voters, saying the alliance would work to fulfil its promises with honesty and humility. Thanking the people of Kerala for their support, she said the mandate would guide the alliance’s governance in the coming years.&nbsp;Referring to Wayanad, she said the electorate had reaffirmed its faith in the alliance with a clean sweep. “To my family in Wayanad, you have renewed your belief in the UDF with a resounding mandate of 7 out of 7 seats. We will do all we can to live up to your expectations,” she said, while also acknowledging the efforts of party workers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-mother-of-democracy-has-spoken-pm-modi-s-powerful-response-as-bjp-registers-historic-victory-in-bengal-assam-puducherry-1777903167389">'Mother of Democracy has spoken': PM Modi's powerful response as BJP registers historic victory in Bengal, Assam, Puducherry</a>&nbsp;Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge termed the result the beginning of a new phase for the state. He thanked voters for placing their trust in the party and said the alliance remained committed to people-centric governance. “True welfare and real economic empowerment begin in Keralam now,” he said, adding that the party would work to restore the state’s lost momentum.<h2>UDF takes a clear lead as LDF trails</h2>According to trends from the Election Commission of India, the Congress-led United Democratic Front has won 62 seats and is leading in one seat in the 140-member Assembly. The Communist Party of India Marxist led Left Democratic Front is significantly behind, winning 24 seats and leading in two.&nbsp;Senior Congress leader VD Satheesan attributed the outcome to strong anti-incumbency sentiment and the alliance’s credibility among voters. “There was anti-incumbency. We discussed a new era for future Kerala. We had credibility among the people,” he said, adding that the result reflected a clear shift in public support.&nbsp;As counting progresses, the results point to a return of the Congress-led alliance in Kerala, marking a significant political shift after a decade.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed gratitude to voters, saying the alliance would work to fulfil its promises with honesty and humility.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday (May 04) said he looks forward to visiting Kerala soon as the Congress-led United Democratic Front moved towards a clear majority in the Assembly elections. In a post on X, he thanked voters for what he described as a decisive mandate and congratulated party leaders and workers for a hard-fought campaign. “Thank you to my brothers and sisters in Keralam for a truly decisive mandate,” he said, adding, “Congratulations to every UDF leader and worker for a hard-fought, well-run campaign.” He further said, “As I said before, Keralam has the talent, Keralam has the potential, and now Keralam has a UDF government with a vision to harness both.” Congress leaders thank voters for a decisive mandate Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed gratitude to voters, saying the alliance would work to fulfil its promises with honesty and humility. Thanking the people of Kerala for their support, she said the mandate would guide the alliance’s governance in the coming years. Referring to Wayanad, she said the electorate had reaffirmed its faith in the alliance with a clean sweep. “To my family in Wayanad, you have renewed your belief in the UDF with a resounding mandate of 7 out of 7 seats. We will do all we can to live up to your expectations,” she said, while also acknowledging the efforts of party workers. Also Read: 'Mother of Democracy has spoken': PM Modi's powerful response as BJP registers historic victory in Bengal, Assam, Puducherry Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge termed the result the beginning of a new phase for the state. He thanked voters for placing their trust in the party and said the alliance remained committed to people-centric governance. “True welfare and real economic empowerment begin in Keralam now,” he said, adding that the party would work to restore the state’s lost momentum. UDF takes a clear lead as LDF trails According to trends from the Election Commission of India, the Congress-led United Democratic Front has won 62 seats and is leading in one seat in the 140-member Assembly. The Communist Party of India Marxist led Left Democratic Front is significantly behind, winning 24 seats and leading in two. Senior Congress leader VD Satheesan attributed the outcome to strong anti-incumbency sentiment and the alliance’s credibility among voters. “There was anti-incumbency. We discussed a new era for future Kerala. We had credibility among the people,” he said, adding that the result reflected a clear shift in public support. As counting progresses, the results point to a return of the Congress-led alliance in Kerala, marking a significant political shift after a decade.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed gratitude to voters, saying the alliance would work to fulfil its promises with honesty and humility.

'Keralam has talent, potential': Rahul Gandhi, Senior leaders hail Congress-led UDF victory

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday (May 4) took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the Indian National Congress struggled in the ongoing assembly elections across five states. In a post on social media platform X, the BJP mocked Gandhi’s electoral record, saying, “If elections were a sport, Rahul Gandhi would have an untouchable record. 99 losses and counting isn’t just a statistic, it’s practically a streak. Across states, across years, across narratives, the outcome barely changes. Campaigns are launched with noise, slogans are refreshed, rebranding attempts come and go - but the result? Always the same. Inching closer to the century. Well done, RaGa!”&nbsp;The post is the latest in a series of barbs by the BJP targeting Gandhi’s electoral track record. The party has repeatedly claimed that Congress has suffered around 95 electoral defeats over the past two decades, a talking point it has used in earlier campaigns as well. The fresh attack came amid early trends from the 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, which indicated the BJP leading in key states while the Congress trailed.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assembly-elections-results-2026-india-without-communist-governments-kerala-assembly-election-defeat-of-ldf-marks-history-here-is-why-1777882051911">India without Communist governments: Kerala assembly election defeat of LDF marks history. Here is why</a>&nbsp;In West Bengal, early counting trends suggested a strong performance by the BJP, which crossed the majority mark and surged past 180 seats. The ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) lagged behind, while the Congress remained a marginal player. In Assam, trends showed the BJP maintaining a comfortable lead, with the Congress-led alliance trailing significantly.

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Meanwhile, in Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front was locked in a close contest with the Left, marking one of the few states where the party remained competitive. The BJP had mounted a similar attack on Gandhi after the Bihar elections, reiterating its claim of “95 electoral defeats” over the years.&nbsp;Echoing the party’s stance, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya wrote on X, “Rahul Gandhi! Another election, another defeat! If there were awards for electoral consistency, he’d sweep them all. At this rate, even setbacks must be wondering how he finds them so reliably.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-election-results-vijay-s-family-celebrates-as-tvk-inches-closer-to-victory-video-1777878032912">Tamil Nadu Poll Results: Vijay's family celebrates as TVK inches closer to win</a>

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BJP mocked Rahul Gandhi as Congress struggled in the 2026 assembly elections, citing his mounting “99 losses” while the BJP crossed majority marks in West Bengal and maintained leads in Assam.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday (May 4) took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the Indian National Congress struggled in the ongoing assembly elections across five states. In a post on social media platform X, the BJP mocked Gandhi’s electoral record, saying, “If elections were a sport, Rahul Gandhi would have an untouchable record. 99 losses and counting isn’t just a statistic, it’s practically a streak. Across states, across years, across narratives, the outcome barely changes. Campaigns are launched with noise, slogans are refreshed, rebranding attempts come and go - but the result? Always the same. Inching closer to the century. Well done, RaGa!” The post is the latest in a series of barbs by the BJP targeting Gandhi’s electoral track record. The party has repeatedly claimed that Congress has suffered around 95 electoral defeats over the past two decades, a talking point it has used in earlier campaigns as well. The fresh attack came amid early trends from the 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, which indicated the BJP leading in key states while the Congress trailed. Also read: India without Communist governments: Kerala assembly election defeat of LDF marks history. Here is why In West Bengal, early counting trends suggested a strong performance by the BJP, which crossed the majority mark and surged past 180 seats. The ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) lagged behind, while the Congress remained a marginal player. In Assam, trends showed the BJP maintaining a comfortable lead, with the Congress-led alliance trailing significantly.

BJP mocked Rahul Gandhi as Congress struggled in the 2026 assembly elections, citing his mounting “99 losses” while the BJP crossed majority marks in West Bengal and maintained leads in Assam.

‘Inching closer to the century’: BJP takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi as Congress struggles in 2026 assembly polls in 5 states

Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane finally responded to the controversy over the “jo uchit samjho, woh karo (do whatever you deem appropriate)” message allegedly conveyed to him by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the border dispute with China and said it meant that the government had ‘total faith’ in the armed forces.&nbsp;General Naravane said the remark showed the government’s “total faith” in the armed forces and said in an exclusive interview with the publication, India Today, there should be no politics over it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-that-s-where-mea-shrugs-off-trump-s-hellhole-comment-on-india-and-china-1776947554143">‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China</a><h2>‘Armed forces were given a free hand to respond’</h2>&nbsp;General Naravane pointed out that the armed forces were given a “free hand” to respond to the situation on the ground.&nbsp;“Jo uchit samjho woh karo shows the government had total faith in the armed forces. There should be no politics on the subject,” he said, after a controversy erupted in February when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tried to quote from General Naravane’s unpublished memoir in the Parliament, alleging that the remark indicated abdication of responsibility.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-blockade-threats-and-breach-of-commitments-main-obstacles-to-talks-pezeshkian-1776884391981">‘US blockade, threats and breach of commitments main obstacles to talks’: Pezeshkian</a>&nbsp;General Naravane further said, “It basically shows the great confidence the government had in the army, its hierarchy, and the service chiefs. They knew that whatever decision was taken would be made while keeping all factors in mind.”&nbsp;General Naravane, who faced heat over his unpublished memoir after the controversy, also warned against politicising the military.“Armed forces are totally apolitical, unlike in our neighbourhood,” General Naravane said, taking a veiled dig at Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-security-alert-forces-press-evacuation-from-outdoor-positions-by-secret-service-1776878157084">White House security alert forces press evacuation from outdoor positions by Secret Service</a><h2>Rahul Gandhi raked up controversy during Budget session</h2>&nbsp;The controversy erupted during the Budget session of Parliament when Congress MP Rahul Gandhi made repeated attempts to quote from the unpublished memoir, ‘Four Stars of Destiny’. Gandhi was stopped by the Speaker as the book had not been published yet, but he did not stop there. He was seen bringing a copy of the book to the Parliament premises during the session.Citing excerpts from the book, Gandhi had claimed the former Army Chief informed Rajnath Singh and others that Chinese tanks were approaching. Gandhi claimed Naravane received no direct reply for a long time.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-bound-ship-among-two-vessels-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-seized-by-iran-s-irgc-1776859709438">India-bound ship among two vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, seized by Iran's IRGC</a>&nbsp;“The PM’s message conveyed to him was, ‘jo uchit samjho, woh karo’. This means Narendra Modi did not fulfil his responsibility... The army chief clearly said in this (book) that he felt alone and was abandoned by the entire establishment,” Rahul Gandhi claimed.The incident happened on August 31, 2020, as the Chinese military advanced towards Rechin La.The book was supposed to be released in 2024 by Penguin but is pending approval with the Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;<h2>‘Memoir personal perspective, not based on classified documents’</h2>&nbsp;The former army chief also stressed in the interview that the memoir reflected his personal perspective and was not based on any “classified documents”.General Naravane also said that India held the upper hand in the border standoff with China. He emphasised that the world saw how China dismantled its fortifications and pulled back troops in certain areas.“India dominated the situation along the LAC. The world saw China destroy their fortifications and move back,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-dead-several-injured-after-dangerous-chemical-leak-in-west-virginia-1776889609337">Two dead, several injured after dangerous chemical leak in West Virginia</a>&nbsp;General Naravane also rejected claims by the opposition that India lost territory and stated firmly that “no territory was ceded”.He added that there was close coordination between the government and the armed forces during the border tensions and that the decisions were taken jointly.

Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said the remark showed the government’s “total faith” in the armed forces and said there should be no politics over it. He added that the armed forces were given a “free hand” to respond to the situation on the ground.

Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane finally responded to the controversy over the “jo uchit samjho, woh karo (do whatever you deem appropriate)” message allegedly conveyed to him by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the border dispute with China and said it meant that the government had ‘total faith’ in the armed forces. General Naravane said the remark showed the government’s “total faith” in the armed forces and said in an exclusive interview with the publication, India Today, there should be no politics over it. Also Read: ‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China ‘Armed forces were given a free hand to respond’ General Naravane pointed out that the armed forces were given a “free hand” to respond to the situation on the ground. “Jo uchit samjho woh karo shows the government had total faith in the armed forces. There should be no politics on the subject,” he said, after a controversy erupted in February when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tried to quote from General Naravane’s unpublished memoir in the Parliament, alleging that the remark indicated abdication of responsibility. Also Read: ‘US blockade, threats and breach of commitments main obstacles to talks’: Pezeshkian General Naravane further said, “It basically shows the great confidence the government had in the army, its hierarchy, and the service chiefs. They knew that whatever decision was taken would be made while keeping all factors in mind.” General Naravane, who faced heat over his unpublished memoir after the controversy, also warned against politicising the military. “Armed forces are totally apolitical, unlike in our neighbourhood,” General Naravane said, taking a veiled dig at Pakistan. Also Read: White House security alert forces press evacuation from outdoor positions by Secret Service Rahul Gandhi raked up controversy during Budget session The controversy erupted during the Budget session of Parliament when Congress MP Rahul Gandhi made repeated attempts to quote from the unpublished memoir, ‘Four Stars of Destiny’. Gandhi was stopped by the Speaker as the book had not been published yet, but he did not stop there. He was seen bringing a copy of the book to the Parliament premises during the session. Citing excerpts from the book, Gandhi had claimed the former Army Chief informed Rajnath Singh and others that Chinese tanks were approaching. Gandhi claimed Naravane received no direct reply for a long time. Also Read: India-bound ship among two vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, seized by Iran's IRGC “The PM’s message conveyed to him was, ‘jo uchit samjho, woh karo’. This means Narendra Modi did not fulfil his responsibility... The army chief clearly said in this (book) that he felt alone and was abandoned by the entire establishment,” Rahul Gandhi claimed. The incident happened on August 31, 2020, as the Chinese military advanced towards Rechin La. The book was supposed to be released in 2024 by Penguin but is pending approval with the Ministry of Defence. ‘Memoir personal perspective, not based on classified documents’ The former army chief also stressed in the interview that the memoir reflected his personal perspective and was not based on any “classified documents”. General Naravane also said that India held the upper hand in the border standoff with China. He emphasised that the world saw how China dismantled its fortifications and pulled back troops in certain areas. “India dominated the situation along the LAC. The world saw China destroy their fortifications and move back,” he said. Also Read: Two dead, several injured after dangerous chemical leak in West Virginia General Naravane also rejected claims by the opposition that India lost territory and stated firmly that “no territory was ceded”. He added that there was close coordination between the government and the armed forces during the border tensions and that the decisions were taken jointly.

Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said the remark showed the government’s “total faith” in the armed forces and said there should be no politics over it. He added that the armed forces were given a “free hand” to respond to the situation on the ground.

‘It showed govt’s ‘total faith’ in armed forces’: Gen Naravane on ‘jo uchit samjho woh karo’ remark in memoir

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi triggered a row in the Lok Sabha on Friday when he took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the “magician of Balakot, demonetisation, and Operation Sindoor,” prompting sharp protests from BJP members.The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha was speaking during the special Parliament session when he used the swipe to criticise the government’s handling of the 2019 Balakot airstrikes on Jaish-e-Mohammed camps, the 2016 demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, and last year’s cross-border strikes on terror camps under Operation Sindoor.Without naming the PM, Rahul said, “The truth is, the magician has been caught—the magician of Balakot, of demonetisation, of Sindoor has finally been exposed.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strait-of-hormuz-completely-open-for-all-commercial-vessels-for-remaining-ceasefire-iran-fm-araghchi-1776431393427">Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’; Trump thanks, says naval blockade to continue till deal</a><h2>BJP lashes out at Rahul Gandhi, condemns his remark</h2>&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi’s comments drew a vociferous response from BJP MPs, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accusing him of using inappropriate language against the PM and insulting the armed forces by referring to the Balakot strikes and Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stood up to condemn Rahul’s “magician” remark and accused the Congress leader of undermining national sentiment and disrespecting the sacrifices of the armed forces.He called Rahul Gandhi’s choice of words for PM Modi “highly objectionable” and urged Speaker Om Birla to have the remarks expunged. Speaker Om Birla said such language would not be allowed in the House and told Gandhi to remain focused on the subject under discussion.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rahul countered by saying the BJP was trying to identify itself with the nation and the armed forces.“You (BJP) are not the people of India, you are not the armed forces, you are a political organisation. We are not attacking the people of India, we are not attacking the armed forces, we are attacking you. You are hiding behind the armed forces,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-says-israel-won-t-retreat-from-positions-in-lebanon-during-10-day-ceasefire-1776367731291">Netanyahu says Israel won’t retreat from positions in Lebanon during 10-day ceasefire</a><h2>‘Proposed amendments panic reaction of BJP’: Rahul</h2>&nbsp;Speaking during the debate on proposed amendments to the women’s reservation law and the formation of a delimitation commission, Rahul Gandhi termed the move a “panic reaction,” alleging the BJP was fully aware the bills would not pass in the Lower House.“They knew very clearly this bill cannot be passed. They are not stupid. They knew every opposition member would oppose it. This was a panic reaction,” he said.&nbsp;Rahul said the move aimed to achieve two objectives, “First, to alter the electoral map of India. Second, to project the Prime Minister as pro-women.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-this-will-be-my-10th-trump-announces-10-day-ceasefire-between-israel-and-lebanon-1776354944757">‘This will be my 10th’: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon</a><h2>‘Bills aimed at redrawing India’s electoral balance, not empowering women’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Rahul also alleged that the bills were aimed at redrawing India’s electoral balance rather than empowering women.&nbsp;He said the government was using women’s reservation as a cover to pursue political objectives and retain power. He also accused the Centre of attempting to weaken the political voice of OBCs and Dalits through constituency restructuring.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-s-president-declined-to-speak-with-netanyahu-insisted-ceasefire-precede-negotiations-1776359928103">Lebanon’s president declined to speak with Netanyahu, insisted ceasefire precede negotiations</a>&nbsp;“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&amp;K, and now imagining you can do it in India. You need a constitutional amendment to do that.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The debate was being held after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aimed at modifying provisions of the women’s reservation law, was introduced in the Lok Sabha.Two other legislations—the Delimitation Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill—were also tabled.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned Rahul Gandhi’s “magician” remark and accused him of undermining national sentiment and disrespecting the sacrifices of the armed forces. He called Rahul’s choice of words highly objectionable and urged Speaker Om Birla to have the remarks expunged.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi triggered a row in the Lok Sabha on Friday when he took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the “magician of Balakot, demonetisation, and Operation Sindoor,” prompting sharp protests from BJP members. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha was speaking during the special Parliament session when he used the swipe to criticise the government’s handling of the 2019 Balakot airstrikes on Jaish-e-Mohammed camps, the 2016 demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, and last year’s cross-border strikes on terror camps under Operation Sindoor. Without naming the PM, Rahul said, “The truth is, the magician has been caught—the magician of Balakot, of demonetisation, of Sindoor has finally been exposed.” Also Read: Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’; Trump thanks, says naval blockade to continue till deal BJP lashes out at Rahul Gandhi, condemns his remark Rahul Gandhi’s comments drew a vociferous response from BJP MPs, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accusing him of using inappropriate language against the PM and insulting the armed forces by referring to the Balakot strikes and Operation Sindoor. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stood up to condemn Rahul’s “magician” remark and accused the Congress leader of undermining national sentiment and disrespecting the sacrifices of the armed forces. He called Rahul Gandhi’s choice of words for PM Modi “highly objectionable” and urged Speaker Om Birla to have the remarks expunged. Speaker Om Birla said such language would not be allowed in the House and told Gandhi to remain focused on the subject under discussion. Rahul countered by saying the BJP was trying to identify itself with the nation and the armed forces. “You (BJP) are not the people of India, you are not the armed forces, you are a political organisation. We are not attacking the people of India, we are not attacking the armed forces, we are attacking you. You are hiding behind the armed forces,” he said. Also Read: Netanyahu says Israel won’t retreat from positions in Lebanon during 10-day ceasefire ‘Proposed amendments panic reaction of BJP’: Rahul Speaking during the debate on proposed amendments to the women’s reservation law and the formation of a delimitation commission, Rahul Gandhi termed the move a “panic reaction,” alleging the BJP was fully aware the bills would not pass in the Lower House. “They knew very clearly this bill cannot be passed. They are not stupid. They knew every opposition member would oppose it. This was a panic reaction,” he said. Rahul said the move aimed to achieve two objectives, “First, to alter the electoral map of India. Second, to project the Prime Minister as pro-women.” Also Read: ‘This will be my 10th’: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon ‘Bills aimed at redrawing India’s electoral balance, not empowering women’ Rahul also alleged that the bills were aimed at redrawing India’s electoral balance rather than empowering women. He said the government was using women’s reservation as a cover to pursue political objectives and retain power. He also accused the Centre of attempting to weaken the political voice of OBCs and Dalits through constituency restructuring. Also Read: Lebanon’s president declined to speak with Netanyahu, insisted ceasefire precede negotiations “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.” The debate was being held after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, aimed at modifying provisions of the women’s reservation law, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Two other legislations—the Delimitation Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill—were also tabled.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned Rahul Gandhi’s “magician” remark and accused him of undermining national sentiment and disrespecting the sacrifices of the armed forces. He called Rahul’s choice of words highly objectionable and urged Speaker Om Birla to have the remarks expunged.

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘magician of Balakot, demonetisation’ jibe at PM Modi

In a rare moment during a high-stakes parliamentary debate, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi left the Lok Sabha in splits on Friday with a light-hearted remark about himself and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While participating in the discussion on the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills, Gandhi touched upon the profound influence women have in shaping the perspectives of men. The atmosphere, usually thick with political friction, softened as Gandhi made a self-deprecating reference to the bachelor status shared by both him and the prime minister.&nbsp;The banter began when Gandhi referenced Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju’s earlier comment about receiving a "scolding" at home for failing to write a poem for his wife—a feat recently accomplished by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal."All of us in this room have been influenced, taught, and have learnt a lot from women in our lives—from mothers, sisters, and wives," Gandhi noted. He then added with a grin: "Of course, the prime minister and myself don't have 'the wife issue,' so we don't get that specific input, but we do have our mothers and sisters."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-reflect-upon-your-conscience-pm-modi-urges-lawmakers-to-vote-for-women-s-reservation-bill-1776419802056">Reflect upon your conscience': PM Modi urges lawmakers to vote for Women’s Reservation Bill</a>&nbsp;The remark triggered immediate laughter across the aisle, with even several members of the Treasury benches seen smiling at the rare display of camaraderie.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Gandhi didn't stop there. Continuing the streak of humor, he lauded his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for her impactful speech in the House the previous day. He joked that Priyanka had managed a feat he hadn't achieved in two decades of his political career. "Yesterday, I was watching my sister achieve in five minutes what I have not been able to do in 20 years—make Amit Shah ji smile," Gandhi quipped, prompting another round of guffaws from the members.

Rahul Gandhi sparked rare laughter in the Lok Sabha with a quip about himself and PM Modi not having "wife issues" during the Women’s Bill debate.

In a rare moment during a high-stakes parliamentary debate, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi left the Lok Sabha in splits on Friday with a light-hearted remark about himself and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While participating in the discussion on the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills, Gandhi touched upon the profound influence women have in shaping the perspectives of men. The atmosphere, usually thick with political friction, softened as Gandhi made a self-deprecating reference to the bachelor status shared by both him and the prime minister. The banter began when Gandhi referenced Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju’s earlier comment about receiving a "scolding" at home for failing to write a poem for his wife—a feat recently accomplished by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. "All of us in this room have been influenced, taught, and have learnt a lot from women in our lives—from mothers, sisters, and wives," Gandhi noted. He then added with a grin: "Of course, the prime minister and myself don't have 'the wife issue,' so we don't get that specific input, but we do have our mothers and sisters." Also read: Reflect upon your conscience': PM Modi urges lawmakers to vote for Women’s Reservation Bill The remark triggered immediate laughter across the aisle, with even several members of the Treasury benches seen smiling at the rare display of camaraderie.

Rahul Gandhi sparked rare laughter in the Lok Sabha with a quip about himself and PM Modi not having "wife issues" during the Women’s Bill debate.

'PM and I don't have wife issue': Rahul Gandhi’s rare joke leaves Lok Sabha in splits

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