New Delhi: A Day after Manipur’s BJP MP Phangnon Konyak accused Rahul Gandhi of misconduct during the ruling party’s protest at the Parliament, the National Commission for Women (NCW) sought against the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha on Friday. The incident reportedly took place during the scuffle.
The panel has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to act against the Congress leader over the BJP MP’s claim. It also expressed grave concern over the matter and described the incident as a “direct affront” to the dignity of women parliamentarians.
NCW releases statement
Taking to X, it wrote, “The National Commission for Women (NCW) expresses concern over the recent incident in Parliament where a Woman MP felt unsafe. Every space, including our democratic institutions, must be a place of safety and respect for women. These incidents set a dangerous precedent, normalizing harassment and making it acceptable. We urge authorities to take action in this matter.”
Kanyok’s allegations against Rahul Gandhi
Earlier on Thursday, while speaking in Rajya Sabha, Kanyok said that Rahul Gandhi came in her “close proximity” and also shouted at her during the ncident which made her feel “extremely uncomfortable”.
“He misbehaved with me in a loud voice and his physical proximity to me was so close that I being a lady member felt extremely uncomfortable… I belong to the ST community and I am a lady member. LoP Shri Rahul Gandhi ji has deeply hurt my dignity and self-esteem. Therefore, Hon’ble Chairman sir, I seek your protection,” she wrote in her letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman.
