Rahul at a meeting in Akota in Gujarat +

Inka (BJP) main sangathan RSS hai. Kitni mahila hain usme, kabhi shaakha mein mahilaon ko dekha hai shorts mein? Ma… https://t.co/nxF7MC5bFS — ANI (@ANI) 1507614315000

NEW DELHI: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi today accused the BJP-RSS of discriminating against women in their organisations and asked if anyone had ever seen women at an RSS 'shakha' meeting wearing shorts, the group's trademark khaki uniform."Inka ( BJP ) main sangathan RSS hai. Kitni mahila hain usme, kabhi shaakha mein mahilaon ko dekha hai shorts mein? Maine to nahi dekha," said, reported ANI.His comment translates to: "The BJP's main outfit is the RSS. How many women are there in the RSS? Ever seen any RSS 'shakha' (branch) with women wearing shorts? At least I haven't seen any," said Rahul at a campaign event in the poll-bound state.He further said that the BJP prefers women to be silent."Their thinking is, as long as women are silent, all is good. But as soon as she opens her mouth, they run to shut her up," said Rahul.If the Congress is voted to power, it will focus on women's empowerment, said the Congress vice-president."Our focus will also be on education, health care system. Has (PM Narendra) Modi ever interacted with you to know what do you need?" asked Rahul. Gujarat goes to the polls later this year.