Priyanka Gandhi slams Smriti Irani for distributing shoes in Amethi; Irani hits back

“We know that we have been elected as leaders by you, but she being an outsider is insulting you by distributing shoes. Tell them that people of Raebareli and Amethi don’t beg for things," Priyanka said.

Image courtesy: ANI

Priyanka alleged that Irani’s gesture was an insult to the people of Amethi

Priyanka also went on to call Smriti Irani an "outsider" in Amethi

"She distributed shoes to the people implying that the residents here do not even have shoes to wear," Priyanka said

New Delhi: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani  on Monday entered a war of words over distribution of shoes among people of Amethi by the latter. Training guns at Irani, Priyanka accused her of insulting people of Amethi by distributing shoes, while Irani in her comeback said that since she has been an actor, Priyanka should not stage a drama before her. Priyanka Gandhi lashed out at the Union minister in Amethi, over the latter’s act of distributing shoes among the people, alleging that Irani’s gesture was an insult to the people of Amethi. Addressing the people there, Priyanka said: “Smriti Irani ji visited Amethi and distributed shoes to the people implying that the residents here do not even have shoes to wear. She thinks she has succeeded in insulting Rahul ji with this act, but has actually ended up offending the people of Amethi.” “We know that we have been elected as leaders by you, but she being an outsider is insulting you by distributing shoes. Tell them that people of Raebareli and Amethi don’t beg for things,” she added. "Rather she should beg for votes from Amethi," Priyanka said. “BJP’s campaign is far from reality. I see a sad picture wherever I go," she further added. Smriti Irani is BJP’s Lok Sbaha candidate from Amethi constituency which has been Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s bastion. In 2014 also, Irani contested unsuccessfully from Amethi against the Gandhi scion.  A day before, she was in Amethi, addressing public meeting and party workers. “Outsiders are spreading false information that Rahul Gandhi does not visit here, but the truth is known only by you,” Priyanka said further. She also targetd PM Modi and said: “I went to Varanasi and found that the Prime Minister has not visited a single village there in the five years.” Irani's comeback:  Responding to Priyanka's allegations, Irani said: " I have been an actor so it will be better  Priyanka ji refrains from staging a drama here." She added: "If she has even a bit of shame, then she should visit those poor residents who did not even have shoes to wear. She should once visit them and see the reality."

Union Minister Smriti Irani: Actor main reh chuki hoon toh natak Priyanka ji na hi karein to behtar hai, jahan tak baat un gharib nagrikon ki hai jinke paas pehne ko joota nahi tha,toh kripya karke agar unme thodi bhi sharm ho to khud ja ke dekh lein ki sach kya hai pic.twitter.com/vwQraaqaVn

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 22, 2019

Amethi and Rae Bareli represented by Congress President Rahul Gandhi and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, respectively,  will go to polls in the fifth phase of elections on May 6.

Published at : 22 Apr 2019 05:24 PM (IST)

Tags :

Follow Election 2025 News on ABP Live for more latest stories and trending topics. Watch breaking news and top headlines online on ABP News LIVE TV

Read more