'Childish behaviour in Lok Sabha yesterday': PM Modi's 'balak budhi' jibe at Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mocked Rahul Gandhi repeatedly referring to the leader of opposition as a child without taking his name and using "balak budhi" jibe to slam the Congress leader. "We saw childish behaviour in Lok Sabha yesterday," said PM Modi in a swipe at Rahul's speech in Lok Sabha on Monday.
"The entire Congress ecosystem is busy pleasing a child these days (Bachhe ka mann behlane ka kaam chal raha hai)," PM Modi said.He accused the leader of opposition of indulging in drama to gain sympathy. To mock Rahul Gandhi over his claims of being targeted and attacked by government, PM Modi narrated the story of a child who was crying to gain sympathy without disclosing the wrongs he had committed. "The House witnessed the wailing of a person with "balak buddhi (childish behaviour)," PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister then went on to narrate another story to mock Congress's performance in Lok Sabha elections.
"I recall a story of a boy who was boasting around with 99 marks, showing everyone how many marks he got. When people heard 99, they would praise him and boost his confidence. Then his teacher came and said, "He didn't get 99 out of 100, but 99 out of 543." Now, who will explain to that foolish boy that he has set a world record for failure?" PM Modi said.

Citing the 'Mausi' character from Bollywood film 'Sholay', PM Modi said, “The statements of Congress leaders have surpassed even the film Sholay. You all must remember Mausi ji from the film 'Sholay'. Arey Mausi, we have lost for the third time but it is a moral victory. Arey Mausi, we have got 0 seats in 13 states, but I still am the hero." Though the Prime Minister didn’t name Rahul Gandhi, the target was the former Congress chief who has been credited for doubling the party's tally in the 2024 elections.
(With inputs from agencies)