Congress attacks Kejriwal's alleged 'sexist' tweet; asks for 'vote against patriarchy'

Congress leader and All India Mahila Congress President Sushmita Dev lashed out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his alleged sexist tweet, stating that a woman can decide for herself. Earlier in day, Kejriwal in his appeal made a sexist insinuation where he urged women to ask and discuss with men at home as to which candidate y should vote for.

Taking to her Twitter, Dev targetted Kejriwal, asserting need for people to vote against patriarchy. This comes after Union Minister Smriti Irani targeted Kejriwal alleging sexism in his tweet. 

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CM's vote appeal to women
Instead of making a simple appeal, Kejriwal made a sexist insinuation where he urged women to ask and discuss with men at home as to which candidate y should vote for.

“Speacial appeal to all women-- Just like you take responsibility of your house, similarly, responsibility of country and Delhi is on your shoulders. All of you ladies muct go out and vote, and take men in your house to vote along with you. Make sure you discuss with men about who is right one to vote,”  Chief Minister tweeted out in Hindi.

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Smriti Irani raises objection on Kejriwal's 'speak To Men' Appeal

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday questioned Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's tweet, wherein he appealed women voters to "discuss" ir contender of choice with ir husbands. Amid Delhi Assembly Elections on February 8, BJP leader questioned Kejriwal if he does t consider women 'capable' eugh to decide ir own vote and called him 'against women.'  Smriti Irani calling out alleged sexist tweet said,

"Don't you consider women so capable that y mselves could decide who to vote for?" 

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