Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi continued her signature style of making statements with her bags. She arrived in Parliament today. The bag featured the message, ”Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians,” referring to recent attacks on minorities in Bangladesh following the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down from her post on August 5 and fled the country amid growing pressure from the country’s army and anti- quota protestors. Opposition MPs also carried placards along with the tote bags to protest against atrocities faced by minorities in Bangladesh, staging their demonstration in the parliament premises. The Opposition has been employing creative methods to draw attention to issues they want discussed in parliament. for instance, during the ongoing Winter session, MPs have worn jackets and t-sirts emblazoned with slogan ”Modi-Adani ek hain,” in protest over allegations against businessman Gautam Adani Following a US court indictment.
A controversy erupted on Monday when Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi was seen carrying a bag with ”Palestine” written on it during the Parliament session. The bag also featured several symbols, including a watermelon, which is often associated with solidarity with Palestine.