TMC MP Criticizes Kareena Kapoor for Instagram Post on Kolkata Crime

In a recent social media exchange, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale criticized actress Kareena Kapoor for her Instagram post commemorating the 2012 Nirbhaya rape victim. Gokhale suggested that Kapoor's post, which coincided with the public outcry over a recent rape-murder incident in Kolkata, was influenced by a BJP agenda. He shared a screenshot of her post on X, implying that it was part of a larger political strategy. Kareena Kapoor's Instagram message expressed her dismay over the ongoing violence against women, stating, "12 years later, the same story, the same protest. But we are still waiting for change." Her post, which included hashtags like #JusticeForMoumita and #WomenSafety, resonated with many as it highlighted the persistent issues surrounding women's safety in India. The actress's comments came amid widespread condemnation from various Bollywood celebrities regarding the Kolkata incident, which has sparked nationwide protests. In a related development, Gokhale also took aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his use of the term "Kathua-Kolkata" in a recent tweet. Gokhale, who joined the TMC in 2021 and previously worked as an RTI activist, criticized Gandhi for his association with Lal Singh, a politician who had previously supported the Kathua rapists. Gokhale's remarks reflect ongoing tensions between political parties regarding their responses to violence against women. The discourse surrounding these incidents underscores the complex interplay between celebrity activism and political narratives in India, particularly in the context of gender-based violence.