Sunetra Pawar Responds to 'Dumb Doll' Jibe: 'Will Give a Strong Reply When the Time Comes'

'Dumb Doll' Remark Sparks Political Firestorm

Sunetra Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has publicly responded for the first time to the Congress party's 'dumb doll' comment directed at her. She stated, "When the time comes, I will give a strong reply." This statement surfaced on Tuesday, August 4th, as political controversy deepens over the insulting remark.

The dispute ignited following a social media post by the Maharashtra Congress, which allegedly used the term 'dumb doll' for Sunetra Pawar. This post drew sharp objections from the ruling Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and its allies, escalating the political tension.

NCP Condemns Remark, Demands Apology

Prafull Patel, Working President of the NCP, issued a statement strongly condemning the offensive language used against Sunetra Pawar. He asserted that Maharashtra, a state inspired by progressive leaders like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, would never tolerate the disrespect of women.

The former Union Minister, Prafull Patel, demanded the immediate removal of the controversial post by the Congress and a public apology. He expressed dismay that a party led by women like Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would resort to such language against a female public representative.

He emphasized that the insult of women in Maharashtra's politics is unacceptable under any circumstances. The NCP maintains that no political party should stoop to such low levels of discourse.

NCP Protests Outside Congress Headquarters

As the controversy intensified, a group of NCP workers gathered outside the Congress's Gandhi Bhavan in Mumbai to protest the contentious social media post. The protesting workers demanded an immediate apology from the Congress and the deletion of the post.

The demonstration aimed to highlight the seriousness of the insult and pressure the Congress party to take responsibility for its social media actions. The NCP stressed the need for respectful political discourse.

Congress Fires Back, Criticizes Protest

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal criticized the NCP's protest. He accused the protesters of intending to spread violence. Sapkal also alleged that the BJP and the police supported the demonstrators.

However, he clarified that the Congress would continue to voice its opinions democratically, adhering to Mahatma Gandhi's principles of non-violence, despite provocations. The party aims to maintain its commitment to peaceful political engagement.

Political Barometer Rising in Maharashtra

This entire episode has intensified the war of words in Maharashtra's political landscape. While the NCP remains firm on its demand for a public apology from the Congress, the latter is defending its stance and accusing the ruling party of attempting to create political pressure.

The dispute is expected to gain further political traction in the coming days, potentially raising the political temperature in the state. Observers anticipate a heated exchange of statements and counter-statements.