Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Lok Sabha erupts over Bilkis Bano remarks
There was a big argument in the Indian Parliament on Tuesday.
Priyanka Gandhi from the Congress party said that a new education minister, Prahlad Joshi, is a defender of rapists.
She was talking about something he said in 2022 about a case called the Bilkis Bano gangrape case.
The speaker of the parliament said her words would be removed from the records.
Rahul Gandhi, her brother, supported her and said that Joshi's comments were bad.
Joshi said he was just following the law.
The speaker asked everyone to focus on the bill they were discussing instead.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused Prahlad Joshi of being a defender of rapists in the Lok Sabha.
Speaker Om Birla said her remarks would be expunged from the records.
Rahul Gandhi supported his sister and provided a sheet of paper as proof.
Joshi had previously said the release of Bilkis Bano case convicts was as per legal provisions.
The speaker asked MPs to focus on the anti-paper leak bill instead.
- Who
- Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi, BJP MP Prahlad Joshi
- What
- A heated debate in the Lok Sabha over remarks about Prahlad Joshi's past comments on the Bilkis Bano case
- When
- Tuesday, July 28
- Where
- Lok Sabha, India
- Why
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused Prahlad Joshi of being a defender of rapists, leading to a protest and subsequent expungement of remarks
Congress Party
BJP Government
Nature of Prahlad Joshi's comments
Congress Party
Prahlad Joshi is a defender of rapists and his comments on the Bilkis Bano case are indefensible.
BJP Government
Prahlad Joshi's comments were made in accordance with legal provisions and the government's decision.
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday, July 28
- Speaker of Lok Sabha
- Om Birla
- Congress MPs Involved
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi
- BJP Minister Involved
- Prahlad Joshi
- Case Referenced
- Bilkis Bano gangrape case
- Year of Bilkis Bano Case Comments
- 2022
Sources
'Defender of rapists': Rahul Gandhi questions Joshi's appointment as Education Minister
Pralhad Joshi under Oppn fire: Why Rahul, Priyanka targeted new education minister, and how BJP responded
Congress Targets Pralhad Joshi, Priyanka Mocks Top Scientist | Reform Hijacked By Rajneeti? WATCH
