Bihar: In the run-up to the Bihar state elections, the Congress Party has launched a distinctive initiative aimed at attracting women voters. As part of its women empowerment campaign, the party distributed five lakh sanitary pads for free across the state. However, a controversial element of the campaign has surfaced, causing a stir on social media.
It is alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s image is printed not only on the packaging of the sanitary pads but also on the inner layer. A video purportedly supporting this claim has gone viral. FPJ does not vouch for the authenticity of the viral video.
The viral video shows the unboxing of the sanitary pad packet, revealing Rahul Gandhi’s image printed on the inner side of the pad. Congress has fact-checked the video and warned of legal action against those sharing it.
Satirists have also mocked the act by creating videos.
Netizens React
The purported video has triggered reactions from users on X. One of the users slammed the Congress and said,"Using sanitary pads for political promotion with Rahul Gandhi’s photo is not empowerment, it’s disgrace. Congress clearly has no respect for dignity, just desperate gimmicks for Bihar elections."
Another user called the act vulgur and urged the National Commission For Women (NCW) to not take the matter lightly. "WTF... This is called cheapness, vulgarity & outraging modesty of a woman.. of Mr. Gandhi approved of this campaign, didn't he carry out QI & QC of these pads, himself? @NCWIndia this act shouldn't be taken lightly... How can even his, woman party worker allow these to be distributed?"
Congress Leader Reacts
Youth Congress national president, reacting to the viral video posted a fact-check video featuring All India Mahila Congress chief Alka Lama.
Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam had also shared the video and said, "The Congress folks have gone crazy. In the Bihar election, they distributed free sanitary napkins for PR, fine, but along with printing Rahul Gandhi's photo on the packet, they even put Netaji's photo inside the pad. This is an utterly cheap stunt!"
Reacting to the video shared by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam, Chib said, "Sanjay Nirupam, you've gone mad. After wearing the Sangh's shorts, your thinking has become like theirs. But what do you gain by sharing such fake news?"
Chib also warned those sharing the video and said, "Whoever is sharing this fake video/photo being spread by the BJP IT cell, be prepared for strict legal action."
