What began as a snarky social media jab from the Maharashtra Congress has now become a full-blown clash over political legacy, gender respect, and historical memory. NCP leader Umesh Patil didn’t just call out the insult; he flipped the script by reminding everyone that this exact phrase was once hurled at Indira Gandhi. And back then? Congress fiercely defended her. Now, the same party is using it against another woman leader. The irony isn’t lost on anyone. Even Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the comment, calling it a descent into personal attacks. Meanwhile, ground-level NCP workers stormed the Congress office demanding an apology. This isn’t just about one press conference or one MLA; it’s about who gets to define respect in politics, especially when it comes to women leaders. The real question now: Can Congress walk back this comment without looking inconsistent; or worse, hypocritical?