New Delhi, April 17 -- Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday expressed deep disappointment over Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's "magician" jibe, asserting that Gandhi had lowered the dignity of his position and made himself a "laughing stock" in front of his own MPs.

The Union Minister further criticised the speech for lacking substance, suggesting that if the LoP intends only to deliver "comedy speeches," he is unfit for the responsibility of his office.

"Today, he has lowered the dignity of the post of Leader of Opposition...You cross the limits when you give examples, connecting them to the PM. What kind of example are you setting for the first time MPs of your party? Somewhere, he made himself a laughing stock in front of...