Hug, wink, and a flying kiss: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi steals the spotlight again in Parliament
no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, once again finds himself in the midst of controversy, this time due to an unconventional gesture that has sparked a storm of opinions. While his fiery speech during the ongoing debate garnered significant attention, it was his departure from the House that became the focal point.
Exiting amidst mixed reactions from the treasury benches, Rahul Gandhi unexpectedly blew a flying kiss towards the assembly, igniting a fresh round of discussions. The reaction to this gesture was swift and varied.
BJP MP Smriti Irani took offense, interpreting the action as disrespectful, particularly towards female Members of Parliament. She articulated, «An indecent gesture was made… only a misogynistic man can give a flying kiss to Parliament which seats female Members of Parliament… the entire country has seen the culture of the (Gandhi) family.» Over 20 women parliamentarians joined forces to voice their concerns, asserting that the flying kiss was an «inappropriate gesture» directed at Irani while she was contributing to the debate on the no-confidence motion against the government.
Shobha Karandlaje, a BJP MP and Union minister, labeled Gandhi's behavior as misbehavior, characterizing the flying kiss as inappropriate and indecent conduct for a member of Parliament. In his defense, the Congress party stood firm, maintaining that Gandhi holds a respectful stance towards women.
They accused the BJP of attempting to divert attention from significant matters, such as the ongoing debate about Manipur violence, by raising concerns over the gesture.K C Venugopal, a party general secretary, underscored that Gandhi's actions were rooted in a message of love and affection. He
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