BJP MP Manoj Tiwari reacted to Union Minister Smriti Irani's claim that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi blew a flying kiss in Parliament, saying that Congress leader's action boosted the morale of rapists and women molesters. He further said, "22 women have complained about it. Rahul should be punished." Meanwhile, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said that Smriti Irani has "Rahulphobia".