Fadnavis Calls Rahul Gandhi 'Hypocrite' Over Women's Empowerathy Stand
· India · Times of India, NDTV
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him and the Congress a "directionless party of show-offs and loudmouths" over Gandhi's recent outreach event for women in Pune. Fadnavis accused Gandhi of hypocrisy, saying his public statements against patriarchy and the "Manusmriti mindset" contradict his stance on the Women's Reservation Bill, which seeks 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Fadnavis claimed the Congress makes daily speeches only to stay relevant on television, adding that the party has lost touch with voters and does nothing beyond issuing statements. He cited BJP leader Chitra Wagh's concerns over Gandhi's position on the legislation and argued that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the one advancing constitutional reforms to ensure women's empowerment. Fadnavis did not provide evidence to substantiate the claim that Gandhi opposes the Women's Reservation Bil
Why it matters
The exchange intensifies the national political debate around gender rights and constitutional reforms ahead of potential electoral outcomes, with the Women's Reservation Bill remaining stalled in Parliament. It also deepens the partisan rift between the BJP and Congress on women's empowerment, framing the narrative ahead of key state and national elections.
Read the original report — Times of India
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