BJP Turns Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' Jibe Into A Major Political Issue

In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, Rahul Gandhi unwittingly arms the BJP with a potent political weapon by positioning himself against the concept of Shakti in Hinduism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi swiftly counters, accusing Gandhi of disrespecting Hindu beliefs and asserting his willingness to protect Shakti, synonymous with Indian woman power, even at the cost of his life. BJP escalates the confrontation by highlighting a past video of Gandhi with a controversial Catholic priest who denigrated Shakti, further intensifying the debate. While BJP emphasizes the historical fate of those who challenged Goddess Shakti, the Congress claims Gandhi's remarks were distorted. Amidst this face-off, the question looms: will Rahul Gandhi's misstep dent Congress' electoral prospects?