Goa Congresswomen send bangles to Modi, Shah over Rahul attack

Panaji Aug 5 (IANS) The Goa Congress women wing on Saturday sent a box of bangles for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah accusing them of indulging in underhand tactics and being behind Friday s assault on party s Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat.

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here women s wing President Pratima Coutinho said that the bangles which are being sent by "courier parcel" to both the top BJP leaders should be a reminder that they should fight politics head-on and not resort to stoning and vandalism.

"We have chosen bangles of various sizes and colours. Both Modi and Shah can choose the ones they want.

"Our party Vice President s car was attacked by vandals from the BJP when he was touring Gujarat. They should have the guts to take Rahul ji on politically " she said.

Gandhi s convoy was attacked when he visited the flood-hit areas of Gujarat. A Bharatiya Janata Party youth leader has been arrested in connection with the incident.

--IANS
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