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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra created a political stir by arriving in Parliament on Monday carrying a bag with “Palestine” written on it. After this, on Tuesday he entered Parliament carrying another new bag, on which it was written “Stand with Hindus and Christians of Bangladesh.” This development has further intensified the political debate inside and outside Parliament.
Priyanka Gandhi’s counterattack on the mentality of “patriarchy”
Responding to the controversy over the Palestine bag, Priyanka Gandhi described it as a symbol of “patriarchy”. He said:
“Who will decide what clothes I wear now? It is typical patriarchy that you even decide what women will wear. I don’t agree with this. I will wear whatever I want.”
Priyanka Gandhi also said that all her statements on social media are available to clarify her stand.
Why the uproar over Palestine bag?
Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament on Monday carrying a bag with “Palestine” written on it, which also had a picture of a watermelon, which is considered a symbol of solidarity with Palestine. Let us tell you that Priyanka Gandhi had been vocal against Israeli attacks during the conflict between Hamas and Israel in October last year.
BJP targeted Priyanka Gandhi on this issue and asked why she does not speak against the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
New message with “Bangladesh” bag
On Tuesday, Priyanka Gandhi reached Parliament with a bag written “Stand with Hindus and Christians of Bangladesh”. This time he, along with Congress MPs, led a protest in the Parliament complex against the atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh.
Priyanka Gandhi’s statement in Parliament
During her first session in the Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi raised the issue of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh.
He said during Zero Hour:
“The government should seriously raise the issue of atrocities against minorities, Hindus and Christians in Bangladesh. This should be discussed with the Bangladesh government so that the victims can get relief.”
BJP’s reaction
BJP leaders termed Priyanka Gandhi’s bag as a political gimmick. Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Ali Khatana said:
“People do such things to get in the news. When the public rejects them, they do such things.”
Perspectives of supporters and critics
- Congress supporters appreciated Priyanka Gandhi’s fearlessness and the way she spoke on social issues.
- At the same time, BJP alleges that Priyanka Gandhi is taking symbolic steps to gain electoral advantage.
