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Parliament Complex Flooded in Delhi; Congress Quips 'Khiladi Rijiju, One Reel Please'
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 04:03 PM
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Heavy rain caused water to pool inside the Parliament House complex in New Delhi, prompting the opposition Congress to mock Union Minister Kiren Rijiju with a sarcastic social‑media post.
Heavy rainfall on the capital led to waterlogging inside the Parliament House complex in New Delhi, with staff reporting that several corridors and entry points were submerged under a few inches of water. The unexpected accumulation disrupted routine movement within the historic building.
The flooding occurred while Parliament was in session, raising concerns about possible delays in legislative business. Officials said the existing drainage system was overwhelmed and that crews were working to pump out water and restore normalcy.
Seizing the moment, the Congress party posted a meme on social media that read “Khiladi Rijiju, one reel please,” mocking Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The remark quickly went viral, adding a political spin to the weather‑related incident.
Security and maintenance authorities assured that the water would be cleared promptly and that there was no threat to the safety of members of Parliament. The episode underscores the need for improved infrastructure to handle increasingly erratic monsoon patterns.
The flooding occurred while Parliament was in session, raising concerns about possible delays in legislative business. Officials said the existing drainage system was overwhelmed and that crews were working to pump out water and restore normalcy.
Seizing the moment, the Congress party posted a meme on social media that read “Khiladi Rijiju, one reel please,” mocking Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The remark quickly went viral, adding a political spin to the weather‑related incident.
Security and maintenance authorities assured that the water would be cleared promptly and that there was no threat to the safety of members of Parliament. The episode underscores the need for improved infrastructure to handle increasingly erratic monsoon patterns.