Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s scathing remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have sparked a political controversy, drawing a sharp response from the BJP.
Gandhi further said that he relishes taking on the RSS and claimed that many women associated with the organisation were also on his side.
Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao questioned Rahul Gandhi over the number of women who have been appointed to prominent positions within the Congress party. “Rahul Gandhi seems to be forgetting how male-dominated his party is. Wherever they are ruling, let him answer how many women chief ministers there are. BJP has got a woman chief minister in the capital,” Rao asked. He also accused the Congress of obstructing the implementation of women’s reservation. Criticising the Congress for its silence over the sexual misconduct allegations against its MP, who was expelled from JNU, the BJP leader questioned what action the party had taken in the matter. counter-accusations, and sharp criticism, he should do so only after proper study While he certainly has the right to engage in political accusations. Is he unaware that the RSS also has a wing for women?
It operates across the entire country, and women work within it with the same level of prominence as men,” Kadam said.
Earlier reporting noted: “Rahul Gandhi frequently makes remarks about the RSS. Earlier reporting noted: “Rahul Gandhi seems to be forgetting how male-dominated his party is. Earlier reporting noted: He also raised the issue of women’s reservation, which he accused the Congress of blocking.
Reacting sharply to Gandhi’s remarks, Maharashtra BJP MLA Ram Kadam accused the Congress leader of being ill-informed, pointing out that the RSS has an active women’s wing. “Rahul Gandhi frequently makes remarks about the RSS. counter-accusations, and sharp criticism, he should do so only after proper study While he certainly has the right to engage in political accusations. Is he unaware that the RSS also has a wing for women?
It operates across the entire country, and women work within it with the same level of prominence as men,” Kadam said. He further said that such “childish” remarks don’t befit a Leader of the Opposition.
