Lok Sabha Showdown: Rahul Gandhi’s 'Magician Of Balakot' Jibe At PM Modi Triggers Massive Uproar | VIDEO
· Free Press Journal
The Lok Sabha witnessed a massive uproar after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack, saying, “The truth is, the magician has been caught. The magician of Balakot, the magician of demonetisation… has suddenly been caught.”
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The remark, seen as an indirect jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, immediately triggered protests from the ruling benches.
Balakot Reference Sparks Outrage
Gandhi’s mention of “magician of Balakot” drew strong objections, with BJP leaders accusing him of undermining the Indian Army’s action during the 2019 Balakot airstrike.
SHOCKING! Rahul Gandhi again insults the Armed forces by raising questions on Balakot Strikes
— The Analyzer (News Updates️) (@Indian_Analyzer) April 17, 2026
— "The Magician has been caught. The magician of BALAKOT, Demonetization, ...."
Indirectly calls PM Modi a Magician, & Army's brave attack a MAGIC SHOW pic.twitter.com/SVbu80FmEf
Several members slammed the analogy, alleging it reduced a military operation to a “magic show,” sparking loud protests inside the House.
Speaker Intervenes Amid Chaos
Speaker Om Birla intervened, urging Gandhi to stick to the subject and maintain parliamentary decorum.
However, the protests intensified, with treasury benches demanding that the remarks be withdrawn.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh strongly objected, stating that remarks against the Prime Minister were unacceptable and demanded an apology.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju termed the comments “unparliamentary,” escalating the confrontation further.