Sona Mohapatra expressed her dissatisfaction with Rahul Gandhi’s mention of Aishwarya Rai in his recent political speech. She criticized politicians for using women in their speeches to score points in a sexist environment. Mohapatra addressed Gandhi directly, reminding him of the importance of respecting women, regardless of their political affiliations. Additionally, she defended Aishwarya Rai’s talent and artistry, countering a troll’s derogatory comment about her dancing. Mohapatra highlighted the historical significance and artistic prowess of courtesans in Indian culture, emphasizing their contribution to the performing arts. Rahul Gandhi recent remarks at a gathering stirred controversy particularly his mention of Aishwarya Rai in relation to the Ram Mandir Pran  Pratishtha event. Gandhi comments suggesting that only certain privileged individuals attended the event, including Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan were criticized for their insensitivity and politicization of Aishwarya Rai presence. Some social media users condemned Gandhi for dragging Aishwarya Rai into his political discourse, deeming it inappropriate and disrespectful.