The Congress chief, 92 and a five-time MLA from Davangere South, is the social gathering’s oldest MLA.
Bengaluru:
Senior Congress MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa has sparked controversy together with his current remarks in regards to 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 staff’ 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 needed to present lotus flower to Modi by profitable the elections. First, allow them to perceive the issues of Davangere. We (Congress) have carried out developmental work within the area. It is one factor to know learn how to discuss, however they know solely to cook dinner within the kitchen, the opposition social gathering 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 social gathering’s oldest MLA. His daughter-in-law Prabha Mallikarjun is the Congress choose 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 method that we must always solely cook dinner and stay within the kitchen. What occupation are ladies not in in the present day? We’re even flying within the sky. The outdated man does not understand how a lot ladies have progressed, he does not know the love with which all ladies cook dinner at dwelling for males, kids and elders,”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, social gathering spokesperson Malavika Avinash stated.
