Congress' Priyanka Gandhi faces backlash for carrying bag emblazoned with 'Palestine' to Parliament (WATCH)
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Dec 16, 2024, 1:09 PM ISTCongress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sparked controversy on Monday when she carried a handbag emblazoned with the word "Palestine" to Parliament.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sparked controversy on Monday when she carried a handbag emblazoned with the word "Palestine" to Parliament. The bag also featured Palestinian emblems, including the symbolic watermelon, a widely recognized symbol of Palestinian solidarity.
Gandhi, a vocal critic of Israel's actions in Gaza, has been consistent in expressing her support for the Palestinian people. Her recent act of carrying the bag to the seat of Indian politics has attracted attention, with supporters praising her stance, while critics have condemned the display of solidarity with Palestine amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at the Parliament for the winter session proceedings, this morning. Give your comments. pic.twitter.com/FKKUjNooel
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In recent months, Gandhi has sharply criticized the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, particularly the military operations under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.
In June, she described the actions as "genocidal," accusing Netanyahu and his government of engaging in "barbarism." Her statements came after Netanyahu defended Israel’s actions in a speech to the US Congress, sparking widespread outrage and calls for international condemnation of the violence in Gaza.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Gandhi called on the global community to hold Israel accountable, saying it was the "moral responsibility of every right-thinking individual" to denounce the Israeli government's actions. She emphasized the suffering of civilians, including mothers, fathers, doctors, nurses, teachers, and children, who she said were being wiped out daily by what she described as a "horrific genocide."
Last week, Gandhi met with Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer, the Charge d'affaires of the Palestine Embassy in New Delhi, who congratulated her on her recent election victory from Kerala's Wayanad. The meeting further reinforced her position on Palestinian rights, as she continues to raise her voice against the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Here's a look at how social media users reacted to Priyanka Gandhi carrying bag emblazoned with 'Palestine' to Parliament:
Once again it is proved that is New Muslim League. Its leaders have no feelings or concern for helpless https://t.co/CJhxZ8AhOn
— Satish (@sateeshindia659)She supports Palestine but does not give a voice to the Hindus suffering in Bangladesh.
— Neela Raja 🇮🇳 (@Dr_Neela_)She shouldn’t be allowed in the parliament in the first place.
If she so pro Palestine then she shouldn’t go on ground and help like the Indian Govt did.
Bagbazi will achieve nothing
Priyanka Vadra is a big supporter of Palestine who is the father of Hamas coz each and every Hamas Terrorist is either son or father or husband of a Palestinian
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Priyanka Vadra carrying a ‘Palestine’ bag at the Parliament. Just Vote Bank Politics! pic.twitter.com/MZrpydPD05
— Sanjay K Kedia (@sanjaykedia)Priyanka Gandhi made a bold statement by carrying a 'Palestine' bag into the Indian Parliament, signaling her support for the Palestinian cause during the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Historically, India under Congress-led governments has shown solidarity with Palestine, most… pic.twitter.com/BT3Sn6DvIW
— Whiskied Chatter (@whiskiedchatter)Priyanka Gandhi with Pro Palestine bag in Parliament. WHAT IS ALL THIS ??? pic.twitter.com/jI1wyPecxn
— Anchal_05 (Modi Ka Parivaar) (@glaring_glow)One suggestion to Priyanka Gandhi :"If you have that much solidarity with Palestine then go to Palestine and show there your solidarity to them personally!"
All her solidarity is just for cameras and for her vote bank in India! pic.twitter.com/U3MDv8QpMc
Anti national gandhi pariwar. https://t.co/AJ4KwHHwbR
— hindu_akash (@akashdev03)She has become so woke... that now she has forgotten that israel is our ally. When in trouble israel came to help us 56 countries were just mere spectators. Just because today we have got some good technology doesn't mean we should underestimate our ally. Uff these fools. https://t.co/OaKL2ojpQp
— Sanjeev koganti (@Ko30860Sanjeev)What Gandhi family wants to show? https://t.co/2ujjRyQE3l
— S B Tiwari pcs retd (@s_b_tiwari)
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