The Congress chief, 92 and a five-time MLA from Davangere South, is the occasion’s oldest MLA.
Bengaluru:
Senior Congress MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa has sparked controversy together with his latest remarks regarding the BJP nominee for Karnataka’s Davangere parliamentary seat, Gayathri Siddeshwara, spouse of incumbent MP and former union minister GM Siddeshwara.
Talking at a celebration employees’ assembly, Mr Shivashankarappa disparaged Ms Siddeshwara’s {qualifications}, claiming that she lacks the flexibility to deal with public points successfully.
“As you all know she wished to offer lotus flower to Modi by successful the elections. First, allow them to perceive the issues of Davangere. We (Congress) have finished developmental work within the area. It is one factor to know easy methods to discuss, however they know solely to prepare dinner within the kitchen, the opposition occasion does not have the energy to speak in entrance of the general public,” Mr Shivashankarappa stated.
The Congress chief, 92 and a five-time MLA from Davangere South, is the occasion’s oldest MLA. His daughter-in-law Prabha Mallikarjun is the Congress decide for the seat for the upcoming elections.
In response to Mr Shivashankarappa’s feedback, Gayathri Siddeshwara highlighted the strides ladies have made throughout varied professions, together with these historically dominated by males.
“He stated it in a approach that we must always solely prepare dinner and stay within the kitchen. What career are ladies not in at this time? We’re even flying within the sky. The outdated man does not know the way a lot ladies have progressed, he does not know the love with which all ladies prepare dinner at residence for males, kids and elders,” stated Ms Siddeshwara.
The BJP has condemned Mr Shivashankarappa’s feedback and lodged a grievance with the Election Fee of India, occasion spokesperson Malavika Avinash stated.
