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News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Insult': Rahul Gandhi's Photo On Sanitary Pad Packets Sparks Row In Bihar, Congress Reacts
Last Updated: Congress will distribute sanitary pads to 5 lakh women in Bihar with Rahul Gandhi's photo under the Priyadarshini Udaan Yojana. Chirag Paswan condemned it. Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress announced on Friday that it will distribute sanitary pads to 5 lakh women. The sanitary pads will have a picture of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. The initiative, called Priyadarshini Udaan Yojana, aims to raise menstrual hygiene awareness and is part of the Congress's broader women-centric outreach. While addressing a press conference in Patna, Congress State President Rajesh Ram said that the party will launch a campaign through the Mahila Congress to distribute sanitary pads to 5 lakh women, while also promoting awareness about health issues among them. 'We are going to launch a campaign through Mahila Congress to distribute sanitary pads to women, and our target is to reach 5 lakh women. Mahila Congress members will also spread awareness about health issues," he said. What seemed to be a key election strategy by the Congress in Bihar, inspired by the film 'Padman', to woo women voters by distributing sanitary pads, has triggered a full-fledged controversy in the state. BJP Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari called the decision to have Rahul Gandhi's photo on the sanitary pad 'an insult to women", emphasising that 'Congress is an anti-women party, and the women of the state will teach Congress and RJD a lesson." 'It is a good thing that the Congress party is distributing sanitary pads, but having Rahul Gandhi's photo on them is completely inappropriate. I condemn this," he said. Meanwhile, Congress leader Alka Lamba responded to the controversy, emphasising the real issue of menstrual hygiene in Bihar. She criticises the BJP's stance as anti-women, highlighting the need to address the root problem of women using cloth during menstruation and facing health risks. 'In the modern era, the question should not be why Rahul ji's photo was put on the sanitary napkin box—the real question is why our daughters in Bihar are still forced to use cloth during menstruation, becoming victims of serious diseases? BJP's thinking has always been anti-women," she posted on X. The Assembly elections in the state are expected to take place in October or November this year. view comments First Published: July 04, 2025, 16:59 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress seeks Odisha CM's resignation over college student's death, imposition of President's Rule
Demanding the resignation of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over the death of the college student in Balasore district, Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) said President's Rule must be imposed in the State "like Manipur". Ms. Lamba, who arrived in the state to meet the victim's family, alleged that she died due to the failure of the system in Odisha. "As the Chief Minister is the head of the system, he should resign and President's Rule should be imposed in the State," she said. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi had himself earlier demanded imposition of President's Rule in Rajasthan, alleging women and girls were not safe in the state," she claimed. Ms. Lamba said the Congress-led opposition had pressed for the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur and will demand it in Odisha during the upcoming Lok Sabha session. She claimed that the Chief Minister has no experience in running the government and has "failed" in one year. "The CM has put up big posters of him with PM Modi across the state. But the reality is that entire Odisha is moving towards destruction and no woman or girl is safe in the state," she alleged. "At least the PM should have posted a tweet in Odia, paying tributes to the victim and offering condolences to her family. The victim was associated with the ABVP, the students' wing of the RSS," she claimed. The Congress will continue the fight for the safety of the state's women, she added.
The Print
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Congress seeks Odisha CM's resignation over college student's death, imposition of President's Rule
Lamba, who arrived in the state to meet the victim's family, alleged that she died due to the failure of the system in Odisha. The second-year student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College died at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar on Monday night. She had set herself on fire on the college campus on Saturday over inaction against a professor who allegedly sexually harassed her. Bhubaneswar, Jul 16 (PTI) Demanding the resignation of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over the death of the college student in Balasore district, Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on Wednesday said President's Rule must be imposed in the state 'like Manipur'. 'As the chief minister is the head of the system, he should resign and President's Rule should be imposed in the state,' she said. 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi had himself earlier demanded imposition of President's Rule in Rajasthan, alleging women and girls were not safe in the state,' she claimed. Lamba said the Congress-led opposition had pressed for the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur and will demand it in Odisha during the upcoming Lok Sabha session. She claimed that the chief minister has no experience in running the government and has 'failed' in one year. 'The CM has put up big posters of him with PM Modi across the state. But the reality is that entire Odisha is moving towards destruction and no woman or girl is safe in the state,' she alleged. 'At least the PM should have posted a tweet in Odia, paying tributes to the victim and offering condolences to her family. The victim was associated with the ABVP, the students' wing of the RSS,' she claimed. The Congress will continue the fight for the safety of the state's women, she added. PTI BBM BBM SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Oppn intensifies protests seeking Veena's resignation
T'puram/Kottayam The Congress-led opposition intensified the protests against health minister Veena George following the death of a woman in the building collapse at Kottayam Medical College Hospital. Youth Congress, KSU, Mahila Congress and Youth League organized protests across the state, including Palakkad, Kochi, Kollam, Kannur and Mananthavady, seeking the resignation of the health minister. In the state capital, Youth Congress organized a protest march to the official residence of the health minister, Thycaud House. The march resulted in a face off between the protesters and police for hours as the YC workers refused to disperse even after repeated use of water cannons by police. The YC activists tried to climb the walls of the health minister's residence. However, police, who were present in large numbers, managed to prevent them from entering the building. Police used water cannons several times against their attempt to breach the barricades. Police later arrested and removed the protesters from the scene. The face-off lasted for hours on the busy Thycaud-Vazhuthacaud road. Clashes also occurred during a Congress march to the Sasthamkotta taluk hospital in Kollam, demanding the health minister's resignation, injuring the block president and others. In Palakkad, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, while launching a protest by the Mahila Congress, said that chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan ought to have sought the health minister's resignation before going abroad in view of her alleged "inefficiency", "indifference" and "grave mistakes". In Pathanamthitta, Youth Congress and BJP continued their protests. Protest marches were taken out to the residence of the minister at Kumbazha and Angadickal as well as the DMO office and General Hospital. YC workers protested over the dilapidated condition of the E Block at the General Hospital. They staged a symbolic protest by placing pillars to support the walls.
NDTV
05-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Congress, BJP Stage Protests In Kerala Seeking Minister Veena George's Resignation
Thiruvananthapuram: Various wings of parties in the Congress-led UDF and the BJP staged widespread protests in Kerala on Saturday seeking the resignation of state Health Minister Veena George over the death of a woman when a portion of the Kottayam Medical College building collapsed two days ago. Amidst the protests, state Cooperation Minister V N Vasavan came to the defence of his cabinet colleague by asking why she should resign if a portion of the building collapsed. "When 11 people died in Bengaluru during a stampede at a cricket-related event there, did anyone ask for the resignation of any of the ministers there? "If an aircraft crashes do you ask for the Prime Minister's resignation? If there is a road accident, should the Road Transport Minister resign? The Health Minister did not bring the building down," he said, defending George. Vasavan also termed the incident as "unfortunate" and said steps had been taken in advance to prevent such an incident from happening. During the day, activists of the Youth Congress, Kerala Students Union (KSU), Mahila Congress, Youth League, and the BJP held protests in the state capital and various other cities, including Palakkad, Kochi, Kollam, Kannur, and Mananthavady, seeking the Health Minister's resignation. Protesters marched to the offices of the District Collector or the District Medical Officer (DMO) in many places and confronted the police and water cannons. In the state capital, Youth Congress activists marched to the official residence of George, and police used water cannons to disperse the protestors. Similar scenes were witnessed in many other cities of the state, including Wayanad, where Youth Congress activists tried to place a wreath in the office of the DMO there. In Pathanamthitta, BJP workers marched to the family residence of the health minister and tried to bring down the barricades placed by police to stop them. Activists of the saffron party also held a protest march to the Kozhikode medical college and shouted slogans against the minister. In many places, police had to forcefully remove the protestors after several rounds of water cannons could not disperse them. In Palakkad, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, while launching a protest by the Mahila Congress against George, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ought to have sought the Health Minister's resignation before going abroad in view of her alleged "inefficiency", "indifference", and "grave mistakes". As part of their protest, the Mahila Congress workers tied their mouths with a black cloth and carried banners and placards seeking George's resignation. He told reporters that while he was not against the CM going abroad for medical treatment, he expected Vijayan to seek her resignation. "I thought the government would consider the fact that the poor people cannot go to the US or UK for treatment," he said. He also criticised CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan for his remark, a day ago, that the protests were being carried out on the directions of Sunil Kanugolu, the election strategist of the Congress party. Chennithala pointed out that even before the protests, a government doctor of the Thiruvananthapuram government medical college made clear allegations against the health department. He also alleged that the Left government has destroyed the health sector in the state during its nine-year rule and asked, "So, are the protests unnecessary?" Similar allegations were made by the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, V D Satheesan, who reiterated the demand for George's resignation. Satheesan also alleged that there was "huge corruption" and "mismanagement" in the health department, which was only doing "PR and propaganda work." He claimed that the Health Department was "on a ventilator" and that George was responsible for it. The opposition leader claimed that the Left party and the government were trying to protect the minister. The protestors alleged that the minister was responsible for the death of 52-year-old Bindu and demanded a judicial probe into the incident. At Kozhikode, the Youth League held a protest seeking George's resignation. Youth Congress activists also held a protest outside the Palakkad District Collectorate, demanding George's resignation and shouting slogans against her. They also managed to enter the Collectorate compound, before many of them were forcibly removed from there by police. Bindu (52) died, and three others, Aleena (11), Amal Pradeep (20), and Jinu Saji (38) were injured in the incident. Congress, the BJP, and their various wings held protests in various parts of the state on Friday as well. While the Congress and BJP termed the death as "tantamount to murder", state Cooperation Minister V N Vasavan said such allegations were "politically motivated". Later in the day, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the government will strengthen all precautionary measures to ensure that such "unfortunate and painful" incidents do not recur. The toilet complex adjacent to wards 10, 11, and 14 at Kottayam Government Medical College collapsed on Thursday while the hospital was in the process of fully shifting operations to the newly constructed surgical block.
