Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Priyanka Gandhi Defends Remarks on Pralhad Joshi
Priyanka Gandhi, a Congress MP, defended her remarks against Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi.
She said she was only speaking the truth and had evidence to support her claims.
She mentioned a past incident involving Joshi and his alleged involvement in inducting a person accused of assaulting women.
Union Ministers Joshi and Kiren Rijiju accused her of making personal attacks and spreading misinformation.
The controversy started during a debate on a bill in the Lok Sabha, where her remarks were expunged from the official records.
This has led to a political row between the ruling party and the opposition.
Priyanka Gandhi defended her remarks against Pralhad Joshi, claiming she spoke the truth.
She mentioned having videos and photographs as evidence to support her statements.
Union Ministers Joshi and Kiren Rijiju accused her of making personal attacks and spreading misinformation.
The controversy erupted during a debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Priyanka Gandhi's remarks were expunged from the Lok Sabha records, leading to protests and demands for an apology.
- Who
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Pralhad Joshi, Kiren Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Priyanka Gandhi defends her remarks against Pralhad Joshi, accusing him of having a questionable attitude towards women.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To defend her remarks and question why they were considered unparliamentary.
Priyanka Gandhi's Defense
Union Ministers' Accusations
Nature of Remarks
Priyanka Gandhi's Defense
Priyanka Gandhi claims she only spoke the truth and has evidence to support her statements.
Union Ministers' Accusations
Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Kiren Rijiju accuse her of making personal attacks and spreading misinformation.
Evidence and Authenticity
Priyanka Gandhi's Defense
Priyanka Gandhi mentions having videos and photographs to support her claims.
Union Ministers' Accusations
Pralhad Joshi demands that Priyanka Gandhi authenticate her statements and apologise for the allegations.
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday
- Location
- New Delhi
- Bill Discussed
- Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Accused Minister
- Pralhad Joshi
- Allegations
- Personal attacks and character assassination
- Evidence Mentioned
- Videos and photographs