 "Priyanka Gandhi targets Modi")
Congress campaigner Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday took on BJP’s Narendra Modi by raking up the “snoopgate” controversy surrounding him and said leaders who indulge in wrong acts against women should be “thrown out”.
Campaigning for Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the Rae Bareli constituency of Uttar Pradesh, she also exhorted the electorate to reject divisive politics and those who believe in concentrating powers with themselves.
Taking on Modi without mentioning his name, she said, "If you want to empower women, how will you do that? You empower us by listening to phone conversations in closed rooms?"
"If there are leaders who are disrespecting women, throw them out of your homes," the Congress' star campaigner told gathering here.
Asserting that empowerment is a right of women, she said nobody should think that it was some kind of favour towards the fair sex which comprises half the population.
"If we talk about women empowerment, we need to recognise the strength of a woman, we need to talk genuinely about women empowerment, without being condescending towards women," she said.
She emphasised that women, besides being mother, daughter, wife and sister, had an independent identity which needs to be respected.
Accusing BJP of double standard on the issue of women empowerment, Priyanka said if they are concerned about it, then they should empower them by giving reservation.
"But what have you been doing for us? This is a big issue before the voters in this election. What kind of politics are they doing? Is this a constructive one in strengthening the nation," she asked.
Campaigning for Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the Rae Bareli constituency of Uttar Pradesh, she also exhorted the electorate to reject divisive politics and those who believe in concentrating powers with themselves.
Taking on Modi without mentioning his name, she said, "If you want to empower women, how will you do that? You empower us by listening to phone conversations in closed rooms?"
Also Read
She was clearly referring to the alleged snooping of a woman in Gujarat ostensibly on orders from Modi.
"If there are leaders who are disrespecting women, throw them out of your homes," the Congress' star campaigner told gathering here.
Asserting that empowerment is a right of women, she said nobody should think that it was some kind of favour towards the fair sex which comprises half the population.
"If we talk about women empowerment, we need to recognise the strength of a woman, we need to talk genuinely about women empowerment, without being condescending towards women," she said.
She emphasised that women, besides being mother, daughter, wife and sister, had an independent identity which needs to be respected.
Accusing BJP of double standard on the issue of women empowerment, Priyanka said if they are concerned about it, then they should empower them by giving reservation.
"But what have you been doing for us? This is a big issue before the voters in this election. What kind of politics are they doing? Is this a constructive one in strengthening the nation," she asked.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%