Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticized the Congress party in response to a post by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi regarding women. In his post, Rahul Gandhi highlighted the potential and energy of Indian women, saying that women should have complete freedom to speak their minds, act as they wish, and express themselves.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reposted Rahul Gandhi’s post, calling it a positive message from the Congress party. He also expressed hope that the Congress party would support the Women’s Reservation Bill without any conditions.
What did Rahul Gandhi say on women’s freedom?
In his post, Rahul Gandhi said that the energy of Indian women is suppressed. According to him, women don’t have enough freedom to express themselves and pursue their dreams.
Rahul Gandhi said that no country can succeed unless its women can express themselves fully.
She saw women’s empowerment as linked to their personal and social rights rather than limiting it to their participation in politics or business.
“Women should have the freedom to express themselves.”
Rahul Gandhi said that women should have the freedom to express their views at home and move freely in public places.
She said women should have the right to express their opinions, even if many people disagree with them. They should also have the freedom to question their parents, husbands, siblings, or others.
Rahul Gandhi also referred to the patriarchal control imposed on women in Indian society. He said that if India is to truly progress, women must be given some freedom from such strict control.
Rijiju said, “Welcome the change of tone.”
Reposting Rahul Gandhi’s post, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that this seems to be a positive message from the Congress party.
Rijiju said there is a clear change in Rahul Gandhi’s attitude towards women. He expressed hope that the Congress party will now support the Women’s Reservation Bill without any conditions.
This reaction of Rijiju is being linked to the ongoing debate between Congress and BJP regarding the political representation of women.
Rahul Gandhi said – let women do what they want
Rahul Gandhi said that women should be given the opportunity to express their views and work as per their wishes.
She said that it is important to make women a part of the social conversation where their voice is heard and their participation is ensured.
According to Rahul Gandhi, giving women the opportunity to express their views and work as per their choice is necessary for the progress of India.
“Women are our strength and greatest asset”
Rahul Gandhi described women as India’s strength and greatest asset. He also questioned the treatment of women in various sectors, including education and the corporate sector.
His comment came in response to a question about young women who are fighting for the right to education.
Linking women’s education, freedom and social participation with the progress of the country, Rahul Gandhi said that women should be given the opportunity to fully realise their capabilities.
Rijiju’s hope for women’s reservation bill
Following Rahul Gandhi’s comments about women, Kiren Rijiju raised the issue of the Women’s Reservation Bill. He expressed hope that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party would unconditionally support this bill, which would increase women’s political representation.
Rijiju’s comments are likely to intensify the debate on this issue in political circles. While Rahul Gandhi is calling for women’s freedom and strengthening their voices, Rijiju has linked his statement to his support for the Women’s Reservation Bill.
Rahul Gandhi’s statement and Rijiju’s response have once again brought the political discussion on women’s rights, political representation and women empowerment to the centre stage.