The Congress probably felt it was cute, but then it ended up deleting the post a few hours later amid complaints that its latest digital spot promotes “stalking” and violates women’s dignity.
“What message is the Youth Congress sending to women through this campaigning. Your party speaks about women’s dignity but the youth wing is facing criticism over campaign, normalising the stalking and harassment. “You are speaking about women empowerment, now show accountability for your youth wing action. Millions of women across India are watching, not just your words but your action. Women’s dignity is not a political prop. Chib then questioned BJP’s credentials, pointing to the appointment of Dushyant Gautam as Sikkim Governor. “Will the BJP not talk about what’s happening with the women in their very own state.
The Congress alleges that Dushyant Gautam’s name had cropped up in the alleged murder of Ankita Bhandari, a 19-year-old resort receptionist in Uttarakhand, whose body was recovered from a canal in September 2022.
The video, a call for “Dilli Chalo” march against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar that ends at Ramleela Maidan on November 1, was shared on social media platforms by the Indian Youth Congress. Why are you not addressing this concern,” BJP’s Vishnu Vardhan said. It’s a responsibility, don’t forget this,” the BJP leader said. They are making a person accused in the Ankita Bhandari case the Governor, how is it justified?” he said.
