Rahul Gandhi Faces Backlash Over Comments on Kolkata Doctor Incident

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi faced criticism for evading questions on the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, instead focusing on the killing of a Dalit youth in Raebareli. BJP accused him of double standards and insulting the Kolkata victim. The Supreme Court initiated a 10-member task force to ensure doctors' safety.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi faced backlash for sidestepping questions regarding the Kolkata doctor rape-and-murder case, stating he would address it in the future as he didn't want to distract from the killing of a Dalit youth in Raebareli.

Gandhi's remarks were condemned by the BJP, who accused him of insulting the Kolkata victim and all women by labeling the incident a 'distraction'.

The Supreme Court has constituted a 10-member National Task Force to develop safety protocols for doctors and other healthcare professionals, amid growing nationwide protests and outrage over the gruesome incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)