Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha witnessed a light-hearted exchange on Friday when leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi remarked that both he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “don’t have the wife issue,” drawing laughter from MPs.Gandhi made the remark while participating in a debate on three bills proposing amendments to the women’s quota law and the setting up of a delimitation commission.“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,” the Congress MP said.“Of course, the prime minister and I don’t have the wife issue, so we don’t get that input, but we have our mothers and sisters,” he added, referring to parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju’s light-hearted comment that he (Rijiju) had been scolded at home for not writing a poem for his wife, unlike law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.Gandhi also lauded his sister and fellow MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for her speech in the Lok Sabha.“Yesterday, I watched my sister achieve in five minutes what I haven’t been able to do in 20 years of my political career — make Amit Shah smile,” he said, drawing laughter.Earlier, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had accused the Centre of bringing the bill to strengthen the BJP ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, and drew a parallel between Union home minister Amit Shah and Chanakya, the advisor to Chandragupta Maurya, the first ruler of the Maurya dynasty.“If Chanakya were alive today, he would be surprised to see the BJP’s conspiracy to win elections,” she quipped — a remark that also made Shah laugh.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Can’t Be Condemned Enough”: Rajnath Singh Slams Rahul Gandhi’s “Magician” Remark On PM Modi‘Recently Removed’: Raghav Chadha’s Dig At AAP In Rajya Sabha Raises Questions Over Party UnityIndia Drops to 6th Largest Economy: Why IMF Data Doesn’t Tell the Full StoryBig Setback For Congress Leader Pawan Khera: Supreme Court Refuses Bail Relief, Shifts Case To Assam’PM Modi Doing Nautanki’: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee Targets Govt Over Women Quota BillIndia, Pakistan Held Four Backchannel Meetings After Operation Sindoor Despite Frozen Ties: ReportMystery Killings Or Covert Strike? India’s Most Wanted Terror Figures In Pakistan Fall One By One‘Home Minister Says One Thing, Bill Says Another’: MP Kanimozhi Slams Delimitation Move As DMK ProtestsFrom WhatsApp Groups To Arson: How Noida Workers’ Protest Turned Violent Amid Pakistan Links’Political Demonetisation’: Shashi Tharoor Blasts Govt For Linking Women Quota To Delimitation123Photostories10 delicious banana desserts you can easily make in minutesRed Banana vs Yellow Banana: Which is healthier? Full nutrition comparison of taste, benefits, and daily useForget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flourR. Madhavan on Parenting: 5 Ways to raise kinder, more patient kidsThe ocean is scarier than you think: 10 chilling factsTop 5 iconic towers dominating global skylines and redefining luxury real estateTop 7 baby girl names inspired by VenusVirat Kohli in spotlight: Another ‘accidental like’? Cricketer likes model Liz Laz’s post, Avneet Kaur controversy resurfaces – all you need to knowYour love story inspired by Hindu mythological couples; based on your birth dateSonam Kapoor turns comeback into couture in molten gold Tamara Ralph ensemble, and suddenly style has a benchmark again123Hot PicksIran warWipro buyback planPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaRahul GandhiMadhya Pradesh Rape NewsDelhi WeatherCBSE Class 10 TopperMunawar FaruquiNashik TCS CaseDelhi TrafficTiger Woods
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha witnessed a light-hearted exchange on Friday when leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi remarked that both he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “don’t have the wife issue,” drawing laughter from MPs.Gandhi made the remark while participating in a debate on three bills proposing amendments to the women’s quota law and the setting up of a delimitation commission.“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,” the Congress MP said.“Of course, the prime minister and I don’t have the wife issue, so we don’t get that input, but we have our mothers and sisters,” he added, referring to parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju’s light-hearted comment that he (Rijiju) had been scolded at home for not writing a poem for his wife, unlike law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.Gandhi also lauded his sister and fellow MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for her speech in the Lok Sabha.“Yesterday, I watched my sister achieve in five minutes what I haven’t been able to do in 20 years of my political career — make Amit Shah smile,” he said, drawing laughter.Earlier, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had accused the Centre of bringing the bill to strengthen the BJP ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, and drew a parallel between Union home minister Amit Shah and Chanakya, the advisor to Chandragupta Maurya, the first ruler of the Maurya dynasty.“If Chanakya were alive today, he would be surprised to see the BJP’s conspiracy to win elections,” she quipped — a remark that also made Shah laugh.
