Summary
- Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad offered a bounty of Rs 11 lakh to anyone who would “chop off the tongue” of Rahul Gandhi.
- Gaikwad’s remarks were in response to comments made by Gandhi during his recent visit to the United States regarding India’s reservation system.
- Political leaders from various parties have condemned Gaikwad’s statement, with some pointing out historical opposition to reservations by Congress leaders.
- Gandhi had criticized the lack of representation from marginalized communities in leadership roles and emphasized the importance of reservations in India.