'PM Modi And I Don’t Have This Wife Issue': Rahul Gandhi’s Remark Sparks Laughter In Parliament, Watch

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi grabbed attention in the Lok Sabha not just for his sharp criticism of the Women's Reservation Bill, but also for a candid and slightly humorous remark about not having a wife.

The comment, made during a serious debate, quickly became a talking point even as he questioned the government's intent behind the Bill.

"PM Modi and I Don't Have This Wife Issue"

While speaking about the role of women in shaping society, Rahul Gandhi highlighted how women influence decision-making in everyday life. In a light-hearted moment, he said:

"Women are a central driving force in our national perspective... all of us have been influenced by our mothers, sisters, wives. As Rijiju ji said, of course PM Modi and I do not have this wife issue... so we don't get that input, but we have our mothers and sisters."

The remark drew reactions in the House, adding a moment of humour to an otherwise intense political debate. It also subtly pointed to how personal experiences shape perspectives in leadership.

Personal Touch: "My Sister Did in 5 Minutes..."

Continuing in the same tone, Rahul Gandhi praised his sister Priyanka Gandhi, saying:
"Yesterday my sister achieved something in 5 minutes that I was not able to do in 20 years of my political career-which is making Amit Shah ji smile."

The statement added a personal dimension to his speech, underlining his broader argument about the strength and influence of women.

From Personal Anecdote to Political Message

Rahul Gandhi then moved from humour to a deeper reflection, sharing a childhood story about fear and courage. He described how his grandmother once left him alone in the dark to teach him a lesson.

"She told me... you are not scared of the darkness, you are scared of your imagination. Most of the truth is in the darkness."

He linked this lesson to politics, suggesting that difficult truths must be faced rather than avoided-especially in debates like the Women's Reservation Bill.

Sharp Attack on the Women's Reservation Bill

Despite supporting women's empowerment, Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the government's approach. He said:

"This is not a women's bill. This has nothing to do with the empowerment of women."
He alleged that the Bill is being used for political purposes:

"This is an attempt to change the electoral map of India using and hiding behind India's women."

Concerns Over Representation and Caste Census

Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about the lack of representation for OBCs and other communities. He argued:
"What is being attempted here is the bypass of the caste census... they are trying to avoid giving power and representation to OBC brothers and sisters."
He questioned whether the caste census would actually influence representation in Parliament, suggesting it may be sidelined for decades.

Political Motive Behind the Move?

Taking his criticism further, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of using the Bill to strengthen its political position.

"The BJP knew this bill cannot be passed... this was a panic reaction because the PM needed to send two messages-change the electoral map of India and show he is pro-women."

He also warned that such moves could impact representation of southern and northeastern states.

"Don't Hide Behind Women"
In one of his strongest remarks, Rahul Gandhi said:
"We are not attacking the people of India... we are attacking you. So do not hide behind the people of India. Stop hiding like cowards."