The unnecessary and malicious brouhaha over Rahul Gandhi’s rape remark by minister Smriti Irani appears like a classic tactic to divert attention from violence in Northeast over citizenship law and economic crisis. BJP government cannot rely on cynical headline management endlessly. Speaking about rape isn’t the problem, politicising it is.
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Why blame Smriti Irani? It is Rahul Gandhi who wasted an opportunity. It is he who diverted the focus on citizenship by making unrelated comments. Why bring in Savarkar or make stupid comments such as ‘Rape in India’? Congress cannot improve so long as it is headed by the Gandhi family. BJP has faltered but Gandhi family headed Congress cannot be the alternative.
Why ThePrint’s sermons to Smriti Irani only and not to Rahul Gandhi. Is Theprint a mouth piece of Congress?
Mr. Print Team, ask Rahul Gandhi and his mother to pay his outstanding taxes first, then fight it out in the courts and get the money back if the court so decides.. This would look more like an honest Politician, otherwise what is the difference between them and all the likes of Mallya’s, Modies and Mirchis. All of them can afford to return the claimed / disputed amounts and wait till the court gives the decision just look at their net worth put out in public domain.
Rahul Gandhi and family are the Corbyn of India in ideology, with inherent corrupt ethos added on top
When the tragedy of Kathua unfolded, one was struck by the complete silence of senior lady functionaries, who had been so articulate during the time of Nirbhaya. That there is an epidemic of violence against Indian women is not in doubt. Women in positions of authority especially have an important role to play. Whether it is by speaking up forcefully, sensitising public opinion, or simply picking up the phone and speaking to the CP or the DGP. Rape is the last issue to be politicised. Unless the rapist – like Sengar – is a senior member of a political party and is being protected by the administration. Each voice of an influential individual that is raised against this curse and scourge deserves to be supported and encouraged.