"Tharoor Accepted Congress Is Anti-Women": Rijiju’s Claim Puts Party On Backfoot

| Apr 28, 2026, 11:57:40 AM | TOI.in
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has stirred controversy with claims about a private exchange with Congress leader Shashi Tharoor following a Parliament session. Rijiju said Tharoor remarked that while he personally would not be seen as anti-women, the Congress party carries that perception. According to Rijiju, he responded by agreeing about Tharoor individually but reiterated that the party itself is viewed as anti-women. He further stated that Tharoor appeared to acknowledge this sentiment “in a way”. The remarks have ignited a fresh political debate, with the BJP targeting Congress over its stance on women-related issues, even as the opposition is expected to push back strongly.

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