HP BJP women's wing chief asks Sidhu to apologise for 'anti-women' remarks
5 years, 8 months ago

HP BJP women's wing chief asks Sidhu to apologise for 'anti-women' remarks

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh BJP Women's Wing president Indu Goswami Sunday sought apology from Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for his "anti-women" remarks likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a new bride. In a statement issued in Dharamshala Sunday, BJP's Goswami said Sidhu's remark indicated his and Congress' "anti-women" mindset. "Indian women nowadays are achieving success in every field but Sidhu sees them only with anti-women mindset,' she said. Goswami said the Congress, by issuing such statements, wants to show that the women, who constitute around half of the country's population, are "weak".

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‘Sexist’: Bidhuri faces criticism for Delhi CM, Priyanka Gandhi remarks
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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Sexist’: Bidhuri faces criticism for Delhi CM, Priyanka Gandhi remarks

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kalkaji seat candidate Ramesh Bidhuri has stirred a massive political controversy with two separate statements mentioning Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and Delhi chief minister Atishi, drawing strong criticism from both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday for the “distasteful” and “sexist” remarks. But I assure you just as we made the roads in …

Women's panel seeks action against Rahul Gandhi over BJP MP's 'misconduct' charge
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Women's panel seeks action against Rahul Gandhi over BJP MP's 'misconduct' charge

India Today  

A day after BJP MP Phangnon Konyak from Nagaland alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with her, the National Commission for Women on Friday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to take strict action. Konyak, a tribal BJP MP from Nagaland, alleged that Rahul Gandhi came into her "close proximity" and shouted at …

BJP Woman MP accuses Rahul Gandhi of ‘making her uncomfortable’, demands apology
3 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP Woman MP accuses Rahul Gandhi of ‘making her uncomfortable’, demands apology

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Several lawmakers of Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of “pushing and injuring” one of their leaders and making a woman lawmaker “uncomfortable” outside Parliament. Rahul Gandhi with other MPs at the Parliament premises on Thursday The situation turned chaotic as Congress lawmakers shouted slogans such as “Babasaheb ka apmaan nahi chalega” and “Amit …

Women BJP MPs demand action against Kalyan Banerjee over controversial ‘lady killer’ comment
1 month ago

Women BJP MPs demand action against Kalyan Banerjee over controversial ‘lady killer’ comment

Op India  

Women Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Wednesday lodged a complaint with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju against TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee for making controversial comments about Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Earlier in the day, a heated argument in Parliament between BJP MP Jyotiraditya Scindia and TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee during a discussion on the Disaster Management Bill led to chaos in …

Maharashtra polls: BJP’s Dhananjay Mahadik apologises for remarks amid criticism, notice from EC
2 months ago

Maharashtra polls: BJP’s Dhananjay Mahadik apologises for remarks amid criticism, notice from EC

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP from Kolhapur Dhananjay Mahadik’s statement on‘Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme stoked controversy on Sunday amid criticism from all sides and notice for violation of the poll code from the Election Commission. Addressing a campaign rally here on Saturday, Mahadik said, “If you spot women who received ₹1,500 under the Ladki Bahin Yojana …

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka slam BJP over Madhya Pradesh incident in which Army officers attacked, friend raped
4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka slam BJP over Madhya Pradesh incident in which Army officers attacked, friend raped

The Hindu  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP over the attack on two Army officers and rape of one of their two women friends in Madhya Pradesh, alleging that law and order in States ruled by the party is almost "non existent". In a post on X in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi said the violence against two …

Congress can ensure equality for women, says Geetha Shivarajkumar
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress can ensure equality for women, says Geetha Shivarajkumar

The Hindu  

Congress candidate for Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency Geetha Shivarajkumar said on Tuesday, April 30, that the Congress can ensure equality in the society for women. Speaking at a women’s conclave of the Congress at Kiri Manjeshwara, in Udupi district, under the Byndoor Assembly segment which is part of the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency which will go to the polls on …

Kumaraswamy apologises for his ‘women going astray’ comment, hits back at Congress
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Kumaraswamy apologises for his ‘women going astray’ comment, hits back at Congress

The Hindu  

Insisting that he had not insulted women with his remark on guarantees, former Chief Minister and Janata Dal candidate from Mandya Lok Sabha constituency H.D. His apology over a statement made during an election rally at Turuvekere in Tumakuru had triggered a row with Karnataka State Women’s Commission chairperson stating that the body would issue a notice. During his attack …

#RespectWomen: Recalling Abhijit Mukherjee's controversial 'dented and painted' remarks of 2012 on women
9 months, 1 week ago

#RespectWomen: Recalling Abhijit Mukherjee's controversial 'dented and painted' remarks of 2012 on women

India TV News  

New Delhi: Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday sparked a major controversy for his apparent "sexist" remarks against Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini, saying that the veteran actress "was elected to lick". The controversy is reminiscent of another row that was sparked by former President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit Mukherjee in 2012 after he made some controversial remarks …

Shakti row: BJP calls Rahul Gandhi ‘misogynistic’, Opposition backs Congress leader
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Shakti row: BJP calls Rahul Gandhi ‘misogynistic’, Opposition backs Congress leader

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' comment shows his “misogynistic mindset”. Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi addresses his supporters during an election campaign rally ahead of the upcoming national elections in Mumbai. BJP leader Nalin Kohli said Gandhi questioning the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines was an insult to India's voters. Opposition …

Women most unsafe in only State with woman CM, says BJP on Sandeshkhali
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Women most unsafe in only State with woman CM, says BJP on Sandeshkhali

The Hindu  

The BJP on February 19 demanded the removal of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for questioning the allegations of sexual assault raised by women in Sandeshkhali. “The local Trinamool strongman Shajahan Sheikh, who is seen as a key accused in the complaints of sexual atrocities and land grab, is being protected by Mamata Banerjee,” Ms. Chatterjee alleged, adding that …

BJP lashes out at Rajasthan government over Rajendra Gudha's 'manhandling'
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP lashes out at Rajasthan government over Rajendra Gudha's 'manhandling'

India Today  

Bhartiya Janata Party MP Diya Kumari on Monday slammed the Congress-led Rajasthan government for the alleged manhandling of Congress MLA Rajendra Gudha. Kumari said, "Rajendra Gudha asked the government to focus on women's safety, but he was immediately removed and now heckled. Rajendra Gudha was sacked as Minister of State on July 21, shortly after he questioned his own government …

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla on Rahul Gandhi's photo with Hijab girl: Appeasing Islamists and sacrificing women's rights is Congress' nature
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla on Rahul Gandhi's photo with Hijab girl: Appeasing Islamists and sacrificing women's rights is Congress' nature

Op India  

On September 20, Bharatiya Janata Party’s national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party for his appeasement politics. This picture smacks of the worst form of appeasement like his father in Shahbano case Is Rahul Gandhi unaware of Mahsa Amini & women trying to break off the shackles of patriarchy peddled in name of religion 1/n pic.twitter.com/BPvQ37dx7I …

‘Rashtrapatni’ remark row: BJP demands apology from Congress. 10 points
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Rashtrapatni’ remark row: BJP demands apology from Congress. 10 points

Live Mint  

‘Rashtrapatni’ remark row: Union ministers Smriti Irani, Nirmala Sitharaman and other women BJP MPs today slammed Congress for demeaning the women and the tribals of India after Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury called President Droupadi Murmu as 'Rashtrapatni'. Targeting Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Irani alleged that Gandhi had “sanctioned humiliation” of a poor tribal woman who has occupied the highest constitutional …

Rajasthan: Women's Wing of Congress Slams BJP Chief for Comparing State Budget With Dark-Skinned Bride
2 years, 10 months ago

Rajasthan: Women's Wing of Congress Slams BJP Chief for Comparing State Budget With Dark-Skinned Bride

News 18  

The Congress’ women’s wing on Wednesday slammed Rajasthan BJP chief Satish Poonia for his remarks comparing the state budget with the face of a dark-complexioned bride after a good makeover, and alleged that “anti-women mindset is in the BJP’s DNA”. It seems like a dark-complexioned bride has been taken to a beauty parlour and presented after a good makeup.” Mahila …

K’taka Cong MLA Isn’t the First, Here Are 10 Examples of How Politicians Shamed Women With Sexist Slurs
3 years ago

K’taka Cong MLA Isn’t the First, Here Are 10 Examples of How Politicians Shamed Women With Sexist Slurs

News 18  

Congress MLA KR Ramesh Kumar’s atrocious “enjoy rape” comments triggered a massive outrage in and outside the Parliament. Kya rape case mein phasi di jayegi?.” Digvijaya Singh’s Use of Slang for Colleague Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in 2013 gave Rahul Gandhi’s aide Meenakshi Natarajan an extremely sexist ‘compliment’. “Urmila ji has been brought to politics because she is a celebrity …

Congress's DK Shivakumar apologises over party MLA's rape remark, says 'men in politics need to do better'
3 years ago

Congress's DK Shivakumar apologises over party MLA's rape remark, says 'men in politics need to do better'

India Today  

A day after KR Ramesh Kumar kicked up a storm with his controversial comments on rape, Congress's Karnataka president DK Shivakumar on Friday apologised to women over the remarks made by the party legislator. “As the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, I am deeply saddened that such words were uttered by a Congress MLA. Read | 5 times …

MP minister apologises for 'drag upper-caste women out of homes if you want equality' remark
3 years, 1 month ago

MP minister apologises for 'drag upper-caste women out of homes if you want equality' remark

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh minister Bisahulal Singh apologised after his remark targeting upper-caste women triggered a controversy. The BJP leader had earlier said that certain upper-caste communities kept their women confined to their homes and such women “should be dragged out” and made to work in society in order to bring equality. Speaking at ‘Nari Ratna Samman’ ceremony organised by Sarvajan Sukhay …

'BJP is Anti-Women': Female Congress MPs in Tears About Parliament Scuffle, Allege Being Abused
3 years, 4 months ago

'BJP is Anti-Women': Female Congress MPs in Tears About Parliament Scuffle, Allege Being Abused

News 18  

Two female Congress MPs broke down in Raipur on Wednesday as they narrated the scuffle that took place in Parliament on August 11. MPs Chhaya Verma and Phulo Devi Netam accused the Centre of being anti-women and termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah as ruiners of the country. Congress women MPs held a press conference at …

Women BJP MPs approach EC over Rahul Gandhi's rape in India remark, seek 'severest possible action' against Congress leader
5 years, 1 month ago

Women BJP MPs approach EC over Rahul Gandhi's rape in India remark, seek 'severest possible action' against Congress leader

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Accusing Rahul Gandhi of using rape incidents as a “political weapon” to settle scores with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP on Friday petitioned the Election Commission and demanded action against the Congress leader for his “rape in India” remark at an election rally in Jharkhand. BJP’s women parliamentarians, led by Union minister Smriti Irani, met Election Commission …

Divided by parties, united against sexism: Women MPs across party lines condemn Azam Khan’s sexist comments
5 years, 5 months ago

Divided by parties, united against sexism: Women MPs across party lines condemn Azam Khan’s sexist comments

Op India  

Women MPs across all party lines have come together to condemn Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s sexist statements in Lok Sabha yesterday. #BREAKING on #ThrowAzamOut | Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani takes on Azam Khan for his filthy behaviour towards the Lok Sabha chair Rama Devi yesterday. pic.twitter.com/tFGTbcqoZM — ANI July 26, 2019 First-time TMC MP Mimi …

BJP leader gets NCW notice for comments against Mayawati
5 years, 11 months ago

BJP leader gets NCW notice for comments against Mayawati

Hindustan Times  

A political row broke out on Sunday after a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA appeared to use a derogatory remark against Mayawati, inviting an angry reaction from the Bahujan Samaj Party chief’s outfit and the National Commission for Women. Referring to the recent announcement of an alliance between the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party and BSP, Uttar Pradesh BJP legislator Sadhana Singh …

National Commission for Women issues notice to Rahul Gandhi over his ‘misogynistic’ statements against Nirmala Sitharaman
6 years ago

National Commission for Women issues notice to Rahul Gandhi over his ‘misogynistic’ statements against Nirmala Sitharaman

Op India  

The National Commission for Women has issued a notice to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for his “misogynistic and unethical” remarks against Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. According to the reports, after the defence minister demolished the lies of Congress President Rahul Gandhi about the Rafale deal on the floor of Parliament, he had made misogynistic statements claiming “Prime Minister had run …

Rahul Gandhi's remarks on defence minister insults women', says PM Modi
6 years ago

Rahul Gandhi's remarks on defence minister insults women', says PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur/Agra: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the Prime Minister got “a woman” to defend him in Parliament as he couldn't do so himself, a remark that appeared to trigger a sharp retort from Narendra Modi who accused the opposition of insulting Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Calling PM Modi a prime minister who claimed to have a broad chest, …

Despite Rahul Gandhi’s rhetoric on women empowerment, cabinets of 3 recently won states have negligible representation
6 years ago

Despite Rahul Gandhi’s rhetoric on women empowerment, cabinets of 3 recently won states have negligible representation

Op India  

After the Chief Ministers in the three States of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh took oaths along with their respective cabinets, Congress’ hypocrisy on women empowerment is lying exposed. Despite Rahul Gandhi’s tall claims about the inclusion of women in politics, his party failed to give adequate representation to women in the three states where they recently formed the government. …

Rahul Gandhi's willingness to hear women shows way for political parties, but change begins at home
6 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's willingness to hear women shows way for political parties, but change begins at home

Firstpost  

In a country where politicians either deify women or dehumanise them Rahul Gandhi’s attempt on Tuesday — even if it’s strategically aimed at positioning himself among women opinion makers at some of India’s top media houses — was well received The one thing that came up several times during Rahul Gandhi’s informal interaction with about 100 women on Tuesday is …

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