Rahul Gandhi says in BJP no Gender Equality ‘Ever seen women wearing shorts in RSS Shakha', he asks

NEW DELHI: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today laid blame on the BJP-RSS of discriminating against women in their organizations and asked if anyone had ever seen women at an RSS 'shakha' meeting wearing shorts,  as the group has trademark khaki uniform.

"Inka (BJP) main sangathan RSS hai. Kitni mahila hain usme, kabhi shaakha mein mahilaon ko dekha hai shorts mein? Maine to nahi dekha," said Rahul at a meeting in Akota in Gujarat, reported ANI.

Rahul’s comment translates to: "The BJP's most important group is the RSS. How many women are there in the RSS? Ever seen any RSS 'shakha' (branch) with women wearing shorts? At least I haven't seen any," said Rahul at a campaign event in the poll-bound state Gujrat.

Their thinking (of BJP leaders) is, as long as women are silent, all is good. But as soon as she opens her mouth, they run to shut her up," said Rahul.

If the Congress comes into the power, it will spotlight on women's empowerment, said the Congress vice president.

"Our focus will also be on education, healthcare system. Has (PM Narendra) Modi ever interacted with you to know what you need?" asked Rahul.

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