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.
It operates across the entire country, and women work within it with the same level of prominence as men,” Kadam said. 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. 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. “What action have you taken against your own MP who has been suspended and removed from service in JNU over a sexual harassment case? This is a hypocritical stance of the Congress party. 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?
Earlier reporting noted: Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao asked Rahul Gandhi how many women have got positions of prominence within his own party. Earlier reporting noted: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has triggered a political firestorm and invited a strong retort from the BJP. Earlier reporting noted: “Rahul Gandhi frequently makes remarks about the RSS.
He further said that such “childish” remarks don’t befit a Leader of the Opposition. 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.
