Delhi CM Must Quit Over Tonti-Chor Jibe at Akhilesh: SP Women Wing
The Samajwadi Party (SP) women’s wing has demanded that Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta must either apologize or resign after she made a controversial statement against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. The statement, which has been widely condemned, referred to Akhilesh as a “tonti-chor” (tap thief).
The controversy started when Gupta made the statement during a public event, sparking outrage and anger among the SP supporters. The party’s women’s wing, which is a significant section of the party’s membership, has now taken to the streets to protest against Gupta’s comments.
A party worker, who was part of the protest, said, “She made a controversial statement against our party chief and former CM. We cannot tolerate such language and behavior from the Chief Minister of Delhi.” The worker added, “She is not worthy of being a CM. We demand that she must either apologize or resign.”
The protest, which was held in front of the Delhi Secretariat, saw a large number of women from the SP’s women’s wing participating in it. They carried placards and shouted slogans, demanding justice and an apology from Gupta. The protest was peaceful, but the message was clear: the SP’s women’s wing will not tolerate any disrespect or humiliation towards their party chief.
The controversy has also sparked a debate about the use of language and the need for politicians to be more responsible with their words. Many have argued that Gupta’s statement was not only offensive but also unbecoming of a Chief Minister.
Akhilesh Yadav, who was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2012 to 2017, has been a prominent leader in the SP and has a significant following in the state. His family has been a dominant force in the party, and his father, Mulayam Singh Yadav, was the party’s chief until his death in 2020.
Gupta’s statement has also been seen as a bid to gain political mileage by attacking Akhilesh, who is considered a powerful leader in the SP. However, her strategy may backfire, as the controversy has united the SP’s supporters and has put Gupta on the defensive.
In the past, Gupta has been known for her controversial statements and has often been at the center of controversies. However, this statement has gone beyond the pale, and many are calling for her to take responsibility for her actions.
The SP’s women’s wing is not the only group that has criticized Gupta’s statement. Many other political leaders and social activists have also condemned her words, saying that they were unacceptable and unbecoming of a Chief Minister.
As the controversy continues to simmer, it remains to be seen how Gupta will respond. Will she apologize and try to move on, or will she dig in her heels and refuse to back down? Whatever the outcome, it is clear that the controversy has damaged Gupta’s reputation and has put her on the defensive.
Regardless of the outcome, the SP’s women’s wing has made it clear that they will not tolerate any disrespect or humiliation towards their party chief. They have made it clear that they will continue to fight for their rights and will not back down in the face of adversity.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding Gupta’s statement has highlighted the need for politicians to be more responsible with their words. It has also shown that the SP’s women’s wing will not tolerate any disrespect or humiliation towards their party chief. As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Gupta will respond and what the future holds for her and the SP.
News Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1909586340553146501
