Refrain from using derogatory language towards Smriti Irani: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the use of “derogatory language” against former Union Minister Smriti Irani, or any other political figure and called for a respectful discourse. His appeal follows a series of personal attacks on BJP leader Irani as she vacated her official residence after her recent electoral defeat.

Amid the backlash, Gandhi took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, highlighting the importance of respectful dialogue.

“Winning and losing are part of life. I urge everyone to refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty towards Smt. Smriti Irani or any other leader," he said. Emphasising that humiliating others is a sign of weakness rather than strength, Gandhi’s comments come as a reminder of the need for civility in political discourse.