At a recent event in Pune, Maharashtra, Rahul Gandhi attacked what he described as a patriarchal mindset, arguing that women should have complete control over their own lives.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to address the House on the issue; however, the opposition that was calling for Amit Shah's statement doesn't seem to care.
The idea that Indians must be “idiots” simply because they have not chosen Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister captures his frustration that Indians haven't chosen him as a Prime Minister till now
Dismissing voters who disagree with a political party as “idiots” or “Andhbhakts” risks alienating the very people whose support is necessary to win elections.
This is where the role of Rahul Gandhi becomes interesting. Over the past few years, the Congress leader has increasingly relied on street mobilisation, padyatras and direct public campaigns to challenge the ruling establishment.