New Delhi: BJP leader and Union Minister Smriti Irani has questioned whether Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is sure about seeking the mandate from Amethi Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Smriti Irani’s question is in the context of the statement made by Congress leader Ajay Rai from Uttar Pradesh in this regard. Smriti Irani became MP and Union Minister after defeating Rahul Gandhi in Amethi in the last Lok Sabha elections. Ajay Rai’s anti-feminist remark that Smriti Irani was ignoring the constituency was controversial. Irani’s question whether he will contest from Amethi in 2024 elections is pointing to this reference.
“Rahul Gandhi, I heard from one of your local leaders that you have announced that you will seek the seat from Amethi in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. May I assure you that you too will be there to compete in Amethi this time? You won’t contest from a second seat this time? Is there no fear in this matter? One more thing: Find new people to write speeches for you and your mother’s misogynistic thugs,” Smriti Irani tweeted.
“Amethi is the seat of the Gandhi family. Rahul Gandhi has been elected as the People’s Representative from there. Rajiv Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi have served as MPs from Amethi. Most of the factories in Amethi are on the verge of closure. Half of the factories in Jagdishpur industrial area are locked” – Ajay Rai made a strong misogynist remark against Smriti Irani along with this statement.
At the same time, the BJP criticized the local leader’s statement as completely embarrassing for the Congress, which has given the country its first woman prime minister and has been led by a woman for a long time.
“Most of the language used by the Congress is quite anti-feminist. This shows the culture and mentality of Congress. This remark is absolutely shameful for the Congress, which has given the country its first woman Prime Minister and has been led by a woman for a long time,” said Anand Dubey, BJP spokesperson in Uttar Pradesh.
English Summary: ”Misogynistic Goons”: Smriti Irani After Congress Leader’s Anti-Woman Remark