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<p>Just days after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi created controversy for carrying bags depicting Palestine and Bangladesh in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday (Dec 20) 'gifted' the Wayanad MP a bag with '1984' written on it.</p></p>
<p>The bag is in clear reference to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 that claimed the lives of 2,730 people from the Sikh community while Congress was in power. A tragic stain on India's history. In 1984, the anti-Sikh riots broke out in Delhi after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a data-ved="2ahUKEwjv_aOuhbaKAxVsUGwGHUQZB2kQxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-carries-palestine-emblazoned-bag-in-parliament-stirs-controversy-784334" jsname="YKoRaf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Priyanka Gandhi carries `Palestine` emblazoned bag in Parliament, stirs controversy</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>'Hesitated' but accepted</strong></h2>
<p>Speaking to the press, BJP MP Sarangi said, the "honourable MP (Priyanka Gandhi) is very fond of bags, so I gifted her one. She was initially hesitant, but then she accepted it,".</p>
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<p>The bag she 'gifted' is emblazoned with "1984" in red colour, seemingly with blood dripping from the text.</p>
<h2><strong>Priyanka Gandhi's tote bags</strong></h2>
<p>On Monday (Dec 16), Gandhi stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring the word 'Palestine'. Just a day later, on Tuesday (Dec 17), she doubled down with another bag, that had a quote written on it: "Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians," a move aimed at drawing attention to atrocities committed against minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh since the ouster of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a data-ved="2ahUKEwjv_aOuhbaKAxVsUGwGHUQZB2kQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congresss-priyanka-gandhi-doubles-down-with-bangladesh-bag-amid-palestine-row-784595" jsname="YKoRaf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Congress’s Priyanka Gandhi doubles down with Bangladesh bag amid Palestine row</a></strong></p>
<p>The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vehemently criticised Priyanka for "prioritising foreign concerns over domestic issues." </p>
<p>"Was the bag a statement? Why has she kept mum on issues of Bangladeshi Hindus? It is a big question mark," a BJP leader was quoted as saying in the Indian media.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The bag is in clear reference to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 that claimed the lives of 2730 people from the Sikh community while Congress was in power. A tragic stain on India's history



New Delhi, India Just days after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi created controversy for carrying bags depicting Palestine and Bangladesh in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday (Dec 20) 'gifted' the Wayanad MP a bag with '1984' written on it. The bag is in clear reference to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 that claimed the lives of 2,730 people from the Sikh community while Congress was in power. A tragic stain on India's history. In 1984, the anti-Sikh riots broke out in Delhi after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards. Also read | Priyanka Gandhi carries `Palestine` emblazoned bag in Parliament, stirs controversy 'Hesitated' but accepted Speaking to the press, BJP MP Sarangi said, the "honourable MP (Priyanka Gandhi) is very fond of bags, so I gifted her one. She was initially hesitant, but then she accepted it,". Watch: .@BJP4India MP Aparajita Sarangi arrived with a bag labeled "1984" to give to Priyanka Gandhi. As soon as Priyanka reached the Makar Gate of Parliament House, Aparajita followed her and claims that she handed over the bag to @priyankagandhi. https://t.co/ecFlTsXYn1 pic.twitter.com/EDLNNF9QTr — Siddhant Anand (@JournoSiddhant) December 20, 2024 × #WATCH | Delhi | BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi gave a bag with ‘1984’ purportedly written on it to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (Source: BJP) pic.twitter.com/oiudvpMCce — ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024 × The bag she 'gifted' is emblazoned with "1984" in red colour, seemingly with blood dripping from the text. Priyanka Gandhi's tote bags On Monday (Dec 16), Gandhi stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring the word 'Palestine'. Just a day later, on Tuesday (Dec 17), she doubled down with another bag, that had a quote written on it: "Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians," a move aimed at drawing attention to atrocities committed against minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh since the ouster of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Also read | Congress’s Priyanka Gandhi doubles down with Bangladesh bag amid Palestine row The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vehemently criticised Priyanka for "prioritising foreign concerns over domestic issues." "Was the bag a statement? Why has she kept mum on issues of Bangladeshi Hindus? It is a big question mark," a BJP leader was quoted as saying in the Indian media. (With inputs from agencies)

Priyanka Gandhi bag controversy: BJP mocks Congress MP, 'gifts' her bag featuring '1984' in red dripping ink

<p>Just days after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi created controversy for carrying&nbsp;bags&nbsp;depicting Palestine and Bangladesh in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday (Dec 20) 'gifted' the Wayanad MP a bag with '1984' written on it.</p>

<p>The bag is in clear reference to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 that claimed the lives of 2,730 people from the Sikh community while Congress was in power. A tragic stain on India's history. In 1984, the anti-Sikh riots broke out in Delhi after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjv_aOuhbaKAxVsUGwGHUQZB2kQxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-carries-palestine-emblazoned-bag-in-parliament-stirs-controversy-784334" jsname="YKoRaf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Priyanka Gandhi carries `Palestine` emblazoned bag in Parliament, stirs controversy</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>'Hesitated' but accepted</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to the press, BJP MP Sarangi said, the "honourable MP (Priyanka Gandhi) is very fond of bags, so I gifted her one. She was initially hesitant, but then she accepted it,".</p>

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<p>The bag she 'gifted' is emblazoned with "1984" in red colour, seemingly with blood dripping from the text.</p>

<h2><strong>Priyanka Gandhi's tote bags</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday (Dec 16), Gandhi stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring the word 'Palestine'. Just a day later, on Tuesday (Dec 17), she doubled down with another bag, that had a quote written on it: "Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians," a move aimed at drawing attention to atrocities committed against minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh since the ouster of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjv_aOuhbaKAxVsUGwGHUQZB2kQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congresss-priyanka-gandhi-doubles-down-with-bangladesh-bag-amid-palestine-row-784595" jsname="YKoRaf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Congress’s Priyanka Gandhi doubles down with Bangladesh bag amid Palestine row</a></strong></p>

<p>The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vehemently criticised Priyanka for "prioritising foreign concerns over domestic issues."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Was the bag a statement? Why has she kept mum on issues of Bangladeshi Hindus? It is a big question mark," a BJP leader was quoted as saying in the Indian media.</p>

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Just days after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi created controversy for carrying bags depicting Palestine and Bangladesh in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday (Dec 20) 'gifted' the Wayanad MP a bag with '1984' written on it.

Just days after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi created controversy for carrying bags depicting Palestine and Bangladesh in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday (Dec 20) 'gifted' the Wayanad MP a bag with '1984' written on it. The bag is in clear reference to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 that claimed the lives of 2,730 people from the Sikh community while Congress was in power. A tragic stain on India's history. In 1984, the anti-Sikh riots broke out in Delhi after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards. Also read | Priyanka Gandhi carries `Palestine` emblazoned bag in Parliament, stirs controversy 'Hesitated' but accepted Speaking to the press, BJP MP Sarangi said, the "honourable MP (Priyanka Gandhi) is very fond of bags, so I gifted her one. She was initially hesitant, but then she accepted it,". Watch: .@BJP4India MP Aparajita Sarangi arrived with a bag labeled "1984" to give to Priyanka Gandhi. As soon as Priyanka reached the Makar Gate of Parliament House, Aparajita followed her and claims that she handed over the bag to @priyankagandhi. https://t.co/ecFlTsXYn1 pic.twitter.com/EDLNNF9QTr — Siddhant Anand (@JournoSiddhant) December 20, 2024 × #WATCH | Delhi | BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi gave a bag with ‘1984’ purportedly written on it to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (Source: BJP) pic.twitter.com/oiudvpMCce — ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024 × The bag she 'gifted' is emblazoned with "1984" in red colour, seemingly with blood dripping from the text. Priyanka Gandhi's tote bags On Monday (Dec 16), Gandhi stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring the word 'Palestine'. Just a day later, on Tuesday (Dec 17), she doubled down with another bag, that had a quote written on it: "Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians," a move aimed at drawing attention to atrocities committed against minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh since the ouster of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Also read | Congress’s Priyanka Gandhi doubles down with Bangladesh bag amid Palestine row The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vehemently criticised Priyanka for "prioritising foreign concerns over domestic issues." "Was the bag a statement? Why has she kept mum on issues of Bangladeshi Hindus? It is a big question mark," a BJP leader was quoted as saying in the Indian media. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>‘Bag politics’ is hot in India now, as opposition Member of Parliament (MP) from the Congress party, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Monday (Dec 16), stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring ‘Palestine’ word. On Tuesday, she had another quote written on her bag: “Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians," a move aimed at drawing attention to atrocities against minorities in neighbouring country since the ouster of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina.</p></p>
<p><strong>Watch: Priyanka Gandhi's 'Palestine' Tote Bag Sparks Debate In Parliament</strong></p>
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<p>Priyanka's bag politics has also inspired other opposition MPs to sport slogan-embedded accessories and stage protests in unison. Earlier on Monday, Priyanka raised the issues of minorities in Bangladesh in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha. "The government should raise the issue of atrocities on minorities, both Hindus and Christians, in Bangladesh. We should discuss this with the Bangladesh government and support those who are in pain," she said.</p>
<h2><strong>Controversy over ‘Palestine bag’</strong></h2>
<p>Meanwhile, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vehemently criticised Priyanka for “prioritising foreign concerns over domestic issues.” "Was the bag a statement? Why has she kept mum on issues of Bangladeshi Hindus? It is a big question mark," a BJP leader was quoted as saying to Indian media.</p>
<p>The BJP also came down heavily on the Congress MP over the alleged visit by Palestinian Embassy representative Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer to her residence a day before.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a data-ved="2ahUKEwiZxviCq66KAxUtw6ACHUGhExcQxfQBKAB6BAgTEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-carries-palestine-emblazoned-bag-in-parliament-stirs-controversy-784334" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-carries-palestine-emblazoned-bag-in-parliament-stirs-controversy-784334&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiZxviCq66KAxUtw6ACHUGhExcQxfQBKAB6BAgTEAE">Priyanka Gandhi carries `Palestine` emblazoned bag in Parliament, stirs controversy</a></strong></p>
<p>BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya condemned the Wayanad MP for "communal virtue signalling". "At the end of this Parliament session, observe a two-minute silence for everyone in the Congress who believed Priyanka Vadra was the solution. Sporting a bag in support of Palestine in Parliament is crass communal posturing," Malviya posted on X.</p>
<p>Priyanka has not pulled punches in giving back to her critics over her bag politics. Over controversy regarding her ‘Palestine’ bag, she said, “Who is going to decide what clothes I wear now? Who is going to decide that? That's typical patriarchy that you decide what women wear also.”</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Priyanka’s bag politics has also inspired other opposition MPs to sport slogan-embedded accessories and stage protests in unison. Earlier, on Monday, Priyanka raised the issues of minorities in Bangladesh in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha.



New Delhi, India ‘Bag politics’ is hot in India now, as opposition Member of Parliament (MP) from the Congress party, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Monday (Dec 16), stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring ‘Palestine’ word. On Tuesday, she had another quote written on her bag: “Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians," a move aimed at drawing attention to atrocities against minorities in neighbouring country since the ouster of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Watch: Priyanka Gandhi's 'Palestine' Tote Bag Sparks Debate In Parliament × Priyanka's bag politics has also inspired other opposition MPs to sport slogan-embedded accessories and stage protests in unison. Earlier on Monday, Priyanka raised the issues of minorities in Bangladesh in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha. "The government should raise the issue of atrocities on minorities, both Hindus and Christians, in Bangladesh. We should discuss this with the Bangladesh government and support those who are in pain," she said. Controversy over ‘Palestine bag’ Meanwhile, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vehemently criticised Priyanka for “prioritising foreign concerns over domestic issues.” "Was the bag a statement? Why has she kept mum on issues of Bangladeshi Hindus? It is a big question mark," a BJP leader was quoted as saying to Indian media. The BJP also came down heavily on the Congress MP over the alleged visit by Palestinian Embassy representative Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer to her residence a day before. Also read: Priyanka Gandhi carries `Palestine` emblazoned bag in Parliament, stirs controversy BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya condemned the Wayanad MP for "communal virtue signalling". "At the end of this Parliament session, observe a two-minute silence for everyone in the Congress who believed Priyanka Vadra was the solution. Sporting a bag in support of Palestine in Parliament is crass communal posturing," Malviya posted on X. Priyanka has not pulled punches in giving back to her critics over her bag politics. Over controversy regarding her ‘Palestine’ bag, she said, “Who is going to decide what clothes I wear now? Who is going to decide that? That's typical patriarchy that you decide what women wear also.” (With inputs from agencies)

Congress’s Priyanka Gandhi doubles down with Bangladesh bag amid Palestine row

<p>‘Bag politics’ is hot in India now, as opposition Member of Parliament (MP) from the Congress party, Priyanka&nbsp;Gandhi Vadra, on Monday (Dec 16), stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring ‘Palestine’ word. On Tuesday, she had another quote written on her bag: “Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians," a move aimed at drawing attention to atrocities against minorities in neighbouring country since the ouster of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina.</p>

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<p>Priyanka's&nbsp;bag politics has also inspired other opposition MPs to sport slogan-embedded accessories and stage protests in unison. Earlier on Monday, Priyanka raised the issues of minorities in Bangladesh in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha. "The government should raise the issue of atrocities on minorities, both Hindus and Christians, in Bangladesh. We should discuss this with the Bangladesh government and support those who are in pain," she said.</p>

<h2><strong>Controversy over ‘Palestine bag’</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vehemently criticised Priyanka for “prioritising foreign concerns over domestic issues.” "Was the bag a statement? Why has she kept mum on issues of Bangladeshi Hindus? It is a big question mark," a BJP leader was quoted as saying to Indian media.</p>

<p>The BJP also came down heavily on the Congress MP over the alleged visit by Palestinian Embassy representative Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer to her residence a day before.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiZxviCq66KAxUtw6ACHUGhExcQxfQBKAB6BAgTEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-carries-palestine-emblazoned-bag-in-parliament-stirs-controversy-784334" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-carries-palestine-emblazoned-bag-in-parliament-stirs-controversy-784334&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiZxviCq66KAxUtw6ACHUGhExcQxfQBKAB6BAgTEAE">Priyanka Gandhi carries `Palestine` emblazoned bag in Parliament, stirs controversy</a></strong></p>

<p>BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya condemned the Wayanad MP for "communal virtue signalling". "At the end of this Parliament session, observe a two-minute silence for everyone in the Congress who believed Priyanka Vadra was the solution. Sporting a bag in support of Palestine in Parliament is crass communal posturing," Malviya posted on X.</p>

<p>Priyanka has not pulled punches in giving back to her critics over her bag politics. Over controversy regarding her ‘Palestine’ bag, she said, “Who is going to decide what clothes I wear now? Who is going to decide that? That's typical patriarchy that you decide what women wear also.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


‘Bag politics’ is hot in India now, as opposition Member of Parliament (MP) from the Congress party, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Monday (Dec 16), stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring ‘Palestine’ word.

‘Bag politics’ is hot in India now, as opposition Member of Parliament (MP) from the Congress party, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Monday (Dec 16), stirred a major controversy by carrying a bag to the parliament featuring ‘Palestine’ word. On Tuesday, she had another quote written on her bag: “Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians," a move aimed at drawing attention to atrocities against minorities in neighbouring country since the ouster of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Watch: Priyanka Gandhi's 'Palestine' Tote Bag Sparks Debate In Parliament × Priyanka's bag politics has also inspired other opposition MPs to sport slogan-embedded accessories and stage protests in unison. Earlier on Monday, Priyanka raised the issues of minorities in Bangladesh in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha. "The government should raise the issue of atrocities on minorities, both Hindus and Christians, in Bangladesh. We should discuss this with the Bangladesh government and support those who are in pain," she said. Controversy over ‘Palestine bag’ Meanwhile, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has vehemently criticised Priyanka for “prioritising foreign concerns over domestic issues.” "Was the bag a statement? Why has she kept mum on issues of Bangladeshi Hindus? It is a big question mark," a BJP leader was quoted as saying to Indian media. The BJP also came down heavily on the Congress MP over the alleged visit by Palestinian Embassy representative Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer to her residence a day before. Also read: Priyanka Gandhi carries `Palestine` emblazoned bag in Parliament, stirs controversy BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya condemned the Wayanad MP for "communal virtue signalling". "At the end of this Parliament session, observe a two-minute silence for everyone in the Congress who believed Priyanka Vadra was the solution. Sporting a bag in support of Palestine in Parliament is crass communal posturing," Malviya posted on X. Priyanka has not pulled punches in giving back to her critics over her bag politics. Over controversy regarding her ‘Palestine’ bag, she said, “Who is going to decide what clothes I wear now? Who is going to decide that? That's typical patriarchy that you decide what women wear also.” (With inputs from agencies)