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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis slams Rahul Gandhi’s women‑empowerment stance as hypocritical, calls Congress directionless
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 03:35 PM
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticised Rahul Gandhi’s women‑empowerment rhetoric, labeling it hypocritical and describing the Congress party as directionless, as reported by Amar Ujala.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly attacked opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of hypocrisy over his advocacy for women’s empowerment. In his remarks, Fadnavis said Gandhi’s stance on the issue is inconsistent with his political actions.
The CM further described the Indian National Congress as a "directionless" party, suggesting it lacks clear policy direction. His comments were made during a press interaction and were covered by the Hindi daily Amar Ujala.
Fadnavis’s statements come amid heightened political rivalry ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with both leaders positioning themselves on issues of gender equity and governance.
No response from Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party was recorded at the time of reporting.
The CM further described the Indian National Congress as a "directionless" party, suggesting it lacks clear policy direction. His comments were made during a press interaction and were covered by the Hindi daily Amar Ujala.
Fadnavis’s statements come amid heightened political rivalry ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with both leaders positioning themselves on issues of gender equity and governance.
No response from Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party was recorded at the time of reporting.