'Party of loudmouths': CM Fadnavis says Rahul's Pune event for women a 'showoff'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent outreach to women in Pune, labeling it a performative 'showoff.' Fadnavis challenged Gandhi's commitment to women's empowerment, citing his stance on the Women's Reservation Bill.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political polarization in India and the use of gender-related legislation as a tool for partisan attacks.
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of taking a contradictory position on women's empowerment, saying his criticism of patriarchy does not match his stand on the Women's Reservation Bill.Fadnavis also attacked the Congress, accusing the party of losing touch with voters and relying on public statements to remain politically relevant."Their job is just to make speeches every day and stay relevant through television; that's all they do. They have lost touch with the ground.
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