"He's With Rapists": Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Modi Over Bilkis Bano Convicts' Release
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Congress leader tweets after Gujarat government tells Supreme Court that Centre okayed release of 11 men in 2002 riots case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly again as it emerged that the BJP government at the Centre — and not just the state of Gujarat — okayed the release of 11 men who raped a Muslim woman, Bilkis Bano, and killed her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots. लाल किले से महिला सम्मान की बात लेकिन असलियत में 'बलात्कारियों' का साथ।प्रधानमंत्री के वादे और इरादे में अंतर साफ है, PM ने महिलाओं के साथ सिर्फ छल किया है।
"From the Red Fort, talk of respect for women; but in reality, standing with rapists," Mr Gandhi tweeted, in Hindi, "The difference between the Prime Minister's promise and intention is clear. PM has only cheated women."
PM Modi had called for women empowerment during his August 15 address. That happened to be the day when the 11 convicts, who'd got life terms, were released prematurely after serving about 15 years — concession for their "good behaviour", as per the state government. They were welcomed with garlands and sweets by relatives and some Hindu right-wing outfits.
