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NCP Workers Protest Against Harshwardhan Sapkal Over 'Gungi Gudiya' Remark

NCP workers protest, throw ink on Sapkal's photo, demand apology. Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar targeted.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 05 August 2026 at 05:42 pm
NCP Workers Protest Against Harshwardhan Sapkal Over 'Gungi Gudiya' Remark

A protest was staged by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) workers against State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal near the Tilak Bhavan office of the Congress in Mumbai. The workers were demanding an apology for the alleged 'Gungi Gudiya' remark against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.

The protest saw NCP workers throwing ink on Sapkal's photograph and carrying a donkey as a symbol to condemn the remarks. The workers also stormed the Congress party office in Colaba, Mumbai, to demand an apology from the party.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde strongly condemned the remarks, calling for an immediate apology. Shinde stated that the Congress had 'lost its wisdom' and that the remarks were not only an insult to Sunetra Pawar but also to every woman in Maharashtra.

The controversy surrounding the alleged remarks has escalated in the state, with leaders of the ruling alliance reacting strongly to the comment. The Congress allegedly referred to Sunetra Pawar as a 'Gungi Gudiya' (mute doll) in a social media post, triggering the war of words between the parties.

The post was shared after NCP leader Dhananjay Munde was seen shielding Sunetra Pawar from a journalist's question regarding the law-and-order situation in Beed district. Since then, both parties have been engaged in a war of words, with the confrontation deepening over the alleged remarks.

The protest and the war of words between the parties have highlighted the growing tension between the Congress and the ruling alliance in Maharashtra. The controversy has also sparked a debate about the language used by politicians and the respect shown to women in public life.

The NCP workers' protest and the demand for an apology from the Congress have added to the growing pressure on the party to take action against those responsible for the alleged remarks. The incident has also raised questions about the Congress's stance on women's issues and its commitment to promoting respect and dignity for women in public life.

In the midst of the controversy, Eknath Shinde's strong condemnation of the remarks has been seen as a significant move, highlighting the ruling alliance's commitment to promoting respect and dignity for women in public life. The incident has also sparked a wider debate about the language used by politicians and the need for greater respect and dignity to be shown to women in public life.

The controversy surrounding the alleged 'Gungi Gudiya' remark is likely to have significant implications for the political landscape in Maharashtra, with the ruling alliance and the Congress locked in a war of words over the issue. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the incident will affect the relationship between the parties and the wider political landscape in the state.

In conclusion, the NCP workers' protest and the demand for an apology from the Congress have highlighted the growing tension between the parties and the need for greater respect and dignity to be shown to women in public life. The incident has sparked a wider debate about the language used by politicians and the commitment to promoting respect and dignity for women in public life.

Frequently asked questions

What was the reason for the NCP workers' protest?

The protest was staged against State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal over the alleged 'Gungi Gudiya' remark against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.

Who condemned the remarks made against Sunetra Pawar?

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde strongly condemned the remarks, calling for an immediate apology.

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