A fresh political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after the state Congress referred to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as a “gungi gudiya” (mute doll) during its criticism of her recent public appearances. The remark has triggered a sharp backlash from the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which accused the Congress of insulting women and lowering the standards of political discourse. The controversy comes at a time when speculation over a possible reunion of the two NCP factions continues to dominate Maharashtra’s politics, adding another layer to the ongoing political developments in the state.
