During an event in Prayagraj, Gandhi proudly announced that he checked the list of Miss India winners and—brace yourselves—found no women from Dalit, tribal, or OBC backgrounds.
Shocking, right? How could a beauty pageant, of all things, not have a caste quota?
Caste Census or Caste Obsession?
Rahul Gandhi, in his infinite wisdom, declared that 90% of the population was being excluded from the Miss India contest, as if that was the primary concern of India’s marginalized communities. Forget about jobs, education, or healthcare—what we really need is affirmative action in beauty pageants!
“…I checked the list of Miss India to see if there would be any Dalit or tribal woman in it, but there was no women from Dalit, tribal or OBC. Still the media talks about dance, music, cricket, Bollywood but does not talk about farmers and labourers,” Gandhi lamented, clearly upset that the media has not yet started covering the pressing issue of caste representation in fashion shows.
Social Media’s Epic Takedown Rahul Gandhi
Unsurprisingly, Gandhi’s comments were met with a collective facepalm from netizens. Social media was ablaze with sarcasm, with users wondering whether Rahul Gandhi is pushing for reservations in beauty contests now.
मैंने गाँधी परिवार की लिस्ट निकाली, उसमें एक भी दलित, अल्पसंख्यक नहीं https://t.co/3w8oboKFQs
— Ajeet Bharti (@ajeetbharti) August 24, 2024
Ouch.
Tajinder Bagga, a BJP leader known for his sharp wit, didn’t miss the chance to educate Gandhi. Bagga helpfully provided a list of over 21 Miss India winners from minority or socially backward communities, reminding Rahul that beauty is judged on merit, not caste.
राहुल गांधी बेवक़ूफ़ है लेकिन बयान से पहले कम से कम पढ़ाई कर लेता तो इतनी जग हंसाई ना होती | चलो इसका थोड़ा ज्ञान वर्धन कर देते हैं ।
इस देश में मिस इंडिया कांटेस्ट 1947 में शुरू हुई उसमे अल्पसंख्य समाज की ये बहने विजेता बनी
1947 Esther Victoria Abraham
1952 Indrani Rahman
1953… pic.twitter.com/eE7LtUuXV0— Tajinder Bagga (@TajinderBagga) August 24, 2024
Merit? What’s That? Rahul Gandhi
It seems Gandhi’s newfound mission is to ensure that every aspect of Indian life is seen through the lens of caste. Next up, should we expect him to check the caste composition of chefs on cooking shows, or maybe the representation of OBCs in cricket teams? After all, why should any sphere of life be free from the all-important caste census?
Here’s a fun fact for Mr. Gandhi. Miss India is a private contest where women compete based on their talent, intellect, and yes, their looks. There’s no quota, no reservations, and certainly no caste boxes to tick. It’s about who best represents India on the global stage, not who best fits into a caste profile.
The Real Issue Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi’s bizarre focus on beauty pageants raises concerns, but the broader implications of his approach are even more troubling. He is constantly harping on caste, even in areas where it has no relevance. Gandhi deepens divisions in a society already struggling with identity politics. Advocating for representation in government or public services is one thing. Why is he dragging merit-based contests into the mud of caste politics? That’s a new low, even for him.
While Rahul Gandhi may believe he’s championing the cause of the underprivileged by highlighting the caste of Miss India contestants. He is only showing how out of touch he is with the real issues facing the country. In the process, he turns himself into the butt of yet another round of jokes on social media.
Well done, Mr. Gandhi. At this rate, you might just manage to turn everything—yes, even a beauty pageant—into a caste-based controversy. Bravo!
