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‘Don’t you feel even the slightest shame’: Kiren Rijiju targets Rahul Gandhi over PM Modi mimicry
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Moneycontrol•20-09-2026, 17:05
Kiren Rijiju Slams Rahul Gandhi Over PM Modi Mimicry at Event
  • •Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi after comedian Pulkit Mani mimicked PM Narendra Modi at a 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event.
  • •Rijiju questioned Gandhi's shame in mocking the Prime Minister and an elderly mother, reacting to the controversial performance.
  • •Comedian Pulkit Mani imitated PM Modi's speaking style and referenced his interactions with foreign leaders and a past incident involving an elderly woman.
  • •The BJP condemned Gandhi, stating he mocked an elderly mother while PM Modi showed her respect and affection.
  • •Other BJP leaders, including Pralhad Joshi and Pushkar Singh Dhami, also criticized Gandhi, calling the act shameful and lacking empathy.

Key Questions Answered

A political controversy erupted after comedian Pulkit Mani performed a mimicry act of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student event in Indore.

Kiren Rijiju hit out at the Congress on social media, questioning if they felt any shame in mocking the Prime Minister and his elderly mother.

The comedy act referenced an appearance where PM Modi paused his speech to ensure an elderly woman in the audience was provided a chair, an incident Rahul Gandhi was seen laughing at.