Overview
- Kangana Ranaut told news agencies that Rahul Gandhi "makes women uncomfortable," described him as "tapori-like," and urged him to emulate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's conduct.
- Congress leaders, including Jothimani and Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib, condemned Ranaut's remarks and questioned her motives and judgment, while Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Priyanka Chaturvedi defended Gandhi.
- Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi endorsed Ranaut's criticism, saying Gandhi's behavior lacks the seriousness expected of a Leader of the Opposition.
- An open letter led by former J&K DGP S P Vaid and signed by 84 ex-bureaucrats, 116 veterans, and four lawyers called Gandhi's conduct arrogant and demanded a public apology.
- The dispute stems from visuals of Gandhi having tea and snacks during a March 12 protest at Parliament's Makar Dwar entrance, with no apology or formal disciplinary action reported.