Congress Slams Ex-Left MP's 'Unmarried Rahul Gandhi' Warning To Woman Students

Joyce George was referring to Rahul Gandhi's recent interaction with college students in Ernakulam during which he demonstrated an Aikido principle.

The Congress in Kerala has hit out at the ruling CPM following a former Left-backed parliamentarian's "deplorable" comment against Rahul Gandhi during the election campaign a few days ago. The remarks came from Joyce George, former independent MP of Idukki, at a rally for the communist candidate and sitting minister MM Mani. A video of Mr George's speech has gone viral on social media, evoking sharp reactions. The CPM distanced itself from the comment saying it should not have been made. "He will go to women's-only college. He will teach girls to bend and turn. My dear children, don't go around bending and turning in front of him. He is unmarried..," Mr George is heard saying in mock warning in the video. He continues with more such statements which are only partly audible. The leaders on stage, including Mr Mani, the state Power Minister who is contesting from the Udumbanchola constituency, can be seen laughing at the first comment.   The former MP was referring to a recent interaction of Mr Gandhi's with students of St Teresa's College, Ernakulam. In response to a question, the Congress leader had demonstrated an Aikido principle -- the Wayanad MP is a practitioner of the Japanese martial art.