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Social Media Blasts Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi For Calling Rahul Gandhi's 'Flying Kiss' An 'Affectionate' Gesture
Bhuvan Krishna
Aug 10, 2023, 03:58 PM | Updated 03:59 PM IST
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Amidst the controversy surrounding Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's alleged 'flying kiss' gesture, Priyanka Chaturvedi, a member of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and a Member of Parliament, has voiced her opinion on the matter by describing the gesture as "affectionate".
Chaturvedi's statement defending Gandhi has triggered a wave of reactions on social media platforms, with many users criticizing her for downplaying the significance of the alleged gesture.
Chaturvedi stated, "I don't understand that when he was speaking, all the ministers were standing up. Ministers were creating obstructions. He made an affectionate gesture, what problem do you have with it? You are habitual of so much hatred that you fail to understand any gesture of love, of affection”.
Chaturvedi emphasised that despite Rahul Gandhi's disqualification and subsequent legal victory, his words were not driven by animosity.
She implied that his actions, such as returning to the Parliament after winning his cases, were not fueled by hatred towards his opponents.
The Parliament was thrown into a major controversy when Smriti Irani accused Rahul Gandhi of blowing a flying kiss towards the women members.
Amit Malviya has shared a video of what he calls a shameful act by Rahul Gandhi. The video shows Rahul Gandhi sending a flying kiss, which Malviya finds inappropriate.
A group of women MPs from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker OM Birla, demanding strict action against Rahul Gandhi.
They have accused the Congress MP of making inappropriate gestures and displaying indecent behavior in the House.
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Bhuvan Krishna is Staff Writer at Swarajya.
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