Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: ‘Magician, garden and grandmom’ — Rahul Gandhi on Friday left Lok Sabha reeling with his storytelling on how his grandmother took him to their garden to remove his fear of darkness and about a magician losing his tricks after a failed act.In a banter during a debate on the bills related to women’s quota, the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha also went on to say PM Modi and he didn’t have “the wife issue”, as he emphasised that everyone has learnt from women in their lives.As Rahul continued with his magician analogy, apparently aimed at the PM, the treasury benches protested, disrupting proceedings. Amid the uproar, defence minister Rajnath Singh demanded Rahul be asked to apologise for his “derogatory remarks”.Speaker Om Birla asked Rahul not to digress from the topic, leading Congress functionaries to demand that he be allowed to continue.Rahul said, “I remember that when I was a little boy, I was afraid of the dark. We had a huge dog that would often attack my sister and me. One day, my grandmother found out about this… She took me to the garden, left me there, and said, ‘Don’t be afraid.’ I watched her walk away and I didn’t have the courage to tell her that I didn’t want to stay there. For me, those few minutes felt like hours. I imagined snakes, dogs… everything that scared me.”“My grandmother came back and asked, ‘What are you scared of?’ I said, ‘I am scared of that dog; I am scared of everything.’ She said, ‘You aren’t scared of dogs, bats or the dark. You are scared of your mind, your imagination, and your thoughts,” Rahul said as the Speaker looked befuddled.Birla insisted Rahul go back to the topic, but he wasn’t relenting: “Then she told me, ‘You shouldn’t be afraid of the dark, because truth most often lies in darkness. If you don’t have the courage to face your fears, you will never be able to understand or fight for the truth.”Rahul did not cease at that. “Truth is the magician has been caught — the magician of Balakot; the magician of demonetisation; and the magician of Operation Sindoor,” he added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt’s Women Quota Bill Crashes In Lok Sabha, Fails 2/3 Majority TestSad Day For Women’: Priyanka Chaturvedi Breaks With INDIA Bloc In Lok Sabha RowNo Nari Shakti! Women’s Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Protest Erupt | ‘Women Won’t Forgive’Trump’s Expected Pakistan Visit May Include Kashmir Talks, Report Fuels SpeculationStrait of Hormuz Open: What Iran’s Move Means for India Amid Ceasefire TensionsDelimitation Debate: Data Shows Hindi Belt’s Lok Sabha Share Fell More Than South Since 1951Amit Shah Targets Congress, Backs Women’s Quota And Delimitation PushHeated Exchange In Parliament As Rahul, Rijiju Spar Over Women’s Reservation BillUnmanned Fighters Set To Take The Lead In Aerial Combat, CATS Warrior To Lead Change For IndiaWomen’s Bill: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Trying To Change Electoral Map, Takes ‘No Wife’ Jibe At PM123Photostories8 beautiful short baby girl names that mean grace and elegance6 markets that define the soul of Himachal PradeshGoa’s 5 posh localities for luxury living and real estate investment in 2026Struggling to stay consistent? These 5 workout quotes for women can change how you see fitnessWeekend binge eating vs daily overeating: Which is more harmful to your liver?Top 7 South Mumbai’s high-end neighbourhoods shaping India’s luxury real estateSmriti Irani indulges in authentic Bengali sweets: 8 traditional sweets of Bengal you need to try during summer10 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 flour123Hot PicksIran warDelimitation Bill DefeatPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaAnti-Islam influencerStrait of HormuzSue BirdIce SpicePahalgam Pony Wallah StoryWomen Quota BillE Coli Smuggling CaseErika Kirk Event
NEW DELHI: ‘Magician, garden and grandmom’ — Rahul Gandhi on Friday left Lok Sabha reeling with his storytelling on how his grandmother took him to their garden to remove his fear of darkness and about a magician losing his tricks after a failed act.In a banter during a debate on the bills related to women’s quota, the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha also went on to say PM Modi and he didn’t have “the wife issue”, as he emphasised that everyone has learnt from women in their lives.As Rahul continued with his magician analogy, apparently aimed at the PM, the treasury benches protested, disrupting proceedings. Amid the uproar, defence minister Rajnath Singh demanded Rahul be asked to apologise for his “derogatory remarks”.Speaker Om Birla asked Rahul not to digress from the topic, leading Congress functionaries to demand that he be allowed to continue.Rahul said, “I remember that when I was a little boy, I was afraid of the dark. We had a huge dog that would often attack my sister and me. One day, my grandmother found out about this… She took me to the garden, left me there, and said, ‘Don’t be afraid.’ I watched her walk away and I didn’t have the courage to tell her that I didn’t want to stay there. For me, those few minutes felt like hours. I imagined snakes, dogs… everything that scared me.”“My grandmother came back and asked, ‘What are you scared of?’ I said, ‘I am scared of that dog; I am scared of everything.’ She said, ‘You aren’t scared of dogs, bats or the dark. You are scared of your mind, your imagination, and your thoughts,” Rahul said as the Speaker looked befuddled.Birla insisted Rahul go back to the topic, but he wasn’t relenting: “Then she told me, ‘You shouldn’t be afraid of the dark, because truth most often lies in darkness. If you don’t have the courage to face your fears, you will never be able to understand or fight for the truth.”Rahul did not cease at that. “Truth is the magician has been caught — the magician of Balakot; the magician of demonetisation; and the magician of Operation Sindoor,” he added.
