BJPs Bansuri Swaraj Accuses Congress of Disrespecting Women Amid Allegations Against Party Leaders

New Delhi, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj held a press conference on Saturday, accusing the Congress party of double standards regarding women’s dignity. She highlighted the party’s silence on serious allegations against its leaders, specifically mentioning a Congress MLA from Jharkhand. Swaraj expressed concern over the lack of action against leaders accused of serious crimes while they continue to be rewarded.

Swaraj stated, “On one hand, India takes pride in its culture and worships the goddess Chhathi Ma, the source of creation. On the other hand, Congress repeatedly disrespects women, who embody ‘Shakti.’ Tomorrow marks the birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda, celebrated as ‘Tribal Pride Day.’ It is shameful that Congress MLA Bhushan Bara faces grave allegations of raping a 14-year-old tribal girl. Investigative agencies have registered an FIR under POCSO due to the severity of these accusations.”

She questioned Congress leaders for their silence, citing their hollow slogans like “End Patriarchy.” Swaraj asked, “How long will Congress follow the principle of ‘silence implies consent’? Have they questioned their own MLA regarding these allegations? Double standards are commonplace in the Congress party.”

Swaraj also criticized the appointment of Bimal Akoiijam in the Manipur elections. Akoiijam had previously been dismissed from his job following complaints from 11 female students at JNU. Despite this, Congress appointed him as co-chair of the election committee, raising concerns about the party’s ethical standards.

Furthermore, Swaraj pointed out that Harak Singh was appointed chair of the Uttarakhand election committee, despite serious allegations against him from a woman in Assam. This indicates Congress’s continued silence regarding its tainted leaders.

The BJP leader accused Rahul Gandhi of being quiet on issues of women’s dignity and respect. She contrasted Gandhi’s empty slogans with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to empower women as nation-builders and self-reliant entrepreneurs. Swaraj warned that women voters will hold Congress accountable for its past actions against women’s dignity in the upcoming elections.