"Maharashtra Political Row: Sunetra Pawar Slams Congress Over 'Gungi Gudiya' Remark, NCP-BJP-Shiv Sena React"

"Sunetra Pawar Responds To Congress Insult: 'Fitting Reply Will Come When Time Comes''

THE REPORT

MUMBAI :Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Sunetra Pawar on Tuesday responded sharply to the Maharashtra Congress for calling her a "gungi gudiya" (mute/silent doll), saying she would give a "fitting reply" at an "appropriate time."

“When the time comes, I will give a fitting reply,” Sunetra Pawar told reporters when asked about the Congress’ criticism.

WHAT TRIGGERED THE ROW:

The political row erupted after a social media post by the Maharashtra Congress referred to Sunetra Pawar as a “gungi gudiya”. The remark drew sharp criticism from the NCP and its ruling alliance partners, the BJP and Shiv Sena, who accused Congress of using disrespectful language against a woman leader.NCP leaders called it an attempt to demean a constitutional office-bearer, while BJP and Shiv Sena leaders also condemned the post and came out in support of Sunetra Pawar.

SUNETRA PAWAR'S RESPONSE:

Addressing the media, the Deputy CM did not directly name Congress leaders but made it clear she was watching the comments.“I am working for the people of Maharashtra. I don’t need to reply to such words right now. When the time comes, a fitting reply will be given,” she said.

POLITICAL CONTEXT:

The exchange comes amid heightened political activity in Maharashtra ahead of key civic and local body polls. The Mahayuti alliance of NCP, BJP and Shiv Sena is currently in power in the state, while Congress is part of the opposition MVA bloc.The “gungi gudiya” barb has now become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing war of words between the ruling alliance and the opposition in the state.

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