Rahul Gandhi Fires on BJP Govt

New Delhi, April 13: Congress President Rahul Gandhi has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" over the rape incidents in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua and Uttar Pradesh's Unnao was "unacceptable". He prodded him to speak, here on today.

Directly addressing the Prime Minister on Twitter on Friday, Mr. Gandhi also asked why accused rapists and murderers were "protected" by the state.

Mr Prime Minister, your silence is unacceptable.

"Thousands of men and women stood up to be counted in the battle for justice and to protest the rising acts of violence against girls and women.

"I thank each and everyone of you for your support. It shall not be in vain," Gandhi said while attaching pictures of people who participated in the protest.