"Anti-women mindset": BJP reacts to molestation of Congress woman leader at rally

The BJP has taken a strong stance against the Congress following the emergence of a disturbing video showing a female farmer leader being molested during a campaign event. The incident occurred in broad daylight and allegedly took place on a stage alongside Congress MP Deepender Hooda and other party leaders. In response to the incident, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla shared the video on X (formerly Twitter). He characterized the Congress party as the "most anti-women party," highlighting the gravity of the incident.

Poonawalla stated, "In broad daylight, on a Congress platform, a female leader was openly harassed and abused by Congress workers, who are likely Hooda supporters." He questioned the safety of women in Congress, asserting, "If women in Congress are not safe on public platforms during the day, how can the state's women feel secure?" He criticized Priyanka Vadra, who promotes women’s empowerment, for her silence on the matter, suggesting that the party's failure to act reflects a broader anti-women mindset. The BJP spokesperson also pointed out that many female Congress leaders have distanced themselves from the party due to misconduct from male leaders. He referenced comments from Congress leaders like Sharda Rathore and Simi Rosebell John, who have voiced concerns about inappropriate behavior within the party.

Congress leader Kumari Selja condemned the incident and confirmed that the female leader involved experienced harassment at the event. "She mentioned that she was harassed there quite a bit. People were touching her, elbowing her, trying to remove her from the stage," Selja stated, emphasizing the unacceptable nature of such behavior. She called for strict action against the accused party workers, asserting, "There should be a boycott and action against those who dared to behave like this in front of everyone."

Most shocking ????
A woman congress leader was molested in stage in presence of Deependra Hooda by congress leaders

Confirmed by news reports and even Kumari Selja

If women are not safe in Congress meetings in full public view during the daytime - can they be safe if Congress… pic.twitter.com/yIw46gl91t

— Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 5, 2024