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NCW seeks explanation from Rahul over remarks on Sitharaman

  •   Thu, Jan 10 2019 05:09:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS): The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday sought an explanation from Congress President Rahul Gandhi for his "extremely misogynistic" remarks against Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

While addressing a rally in Jaipur on Wednesday, Gandhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a woman to defend him in Parliament on the Rafale fighter jet deal.

"The watchman with a 56-inch chest ran away and told a woman, Sitharaman, defend me. I won't be able to defend myself, defend me. For two and a half hours, the woman could not defend him," Gandhi said in his address in Hindi.

Taking suo-motu cognizance, the NCW, in a strongly worded notice to Gandhi, condemned his remarks and asked him to give a satisfactory explanation.

"The remarks made are extremely misogynistic, offensive, unethical and shows an extreme disrespect towards the dignity and honour of women in general. The Commission strongly condemns such irresponsible and disparaging views," the NCW said in the notice.

On Wednesday, NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma had informed IANS about sending a notice to Gandhi over the issue.

Gandhi also came under attack for his remarks from Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. 
  

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  • Cyril, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    NCW statement is biased. We want strong defence minister who can stand strong. NCW by depending ministers making our country weaker. If this is the case let the man be a defence minister.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    ncw should give notice 2 chaiwala becoz he has abandoned his wife jeshodaben. y ncw is silent on jeshodaben. rahul is not answering 2 ncw. their notice is in da municipality box.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    She became defence minister because she qualified for the post after elected as an MP, unlike you being in some dynasty family and has no real education qualification...

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    bhakta she was not m.p. she was elected from da rajya sabha.

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    Can convence donkey not Bakath .

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    She is unfit for Defence Minister' s post..

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  • Mohan, Kudla kori

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    Bjp dongi drama... Lying over lies.. Now. NCW.... WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
    FEKU MODIS.. JUMLAA GAME TO hide Rafael scam
    Y did he choose. Women defence minister.. Y can't she answer opposition questions on raffael scam.

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    Of-course she is women , what did he say wrong , He did not abuse her like Modi did to others.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    Because of Rahul s popularity, now sleep less night for Modi,Nirmala. Because if Rahul comes to power then ,two will be in difficulties.

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  • Satya, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    The Prime minister's comments on Renuka Chaudhry, Sonia Gandhi and Sashi Tharoor's wife are all ok and no apology is needed when the Prime minister makes such low level comments which belittle the dignity of that office. However,Rahul Gandhi calling the Defence Minister a liar is misogyny. That too when she was hiding facts and speaking untruth in Parliament. Nice set of standards we have in our country.

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    Where were you NCW, when Modi called a woman in the opposition party 'a Congress Widow' ??? Did she become a widow by murdering her husband ? Don't you value her widowhood that happened because her husband got killed while being a PM and campaigning for the elections ?

    Please remember, there are women other than NCW members - they have some cells working in their skull, they are not brain-dead. NCW should be there without any party affiliation, be neutral and serve women in general, you are not there for protecting BJP women ministers !

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  • Shampremi, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    Rightly Said.

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  • Lionel Dsouza, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    WHERE WAS THIS NCW, WHEN MODI SPOKE ABOUT SONIAJI...…..

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  • suresh, mlore

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    Why all Gulamas Support Delhi Madam............................?

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  • Navin, Kundapur

    Thu, Jan 10 2019

    Because her husband killed for the country, he was brave & bold...refresh your mind with soda with lemon

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