'We need to empower women, give them power and share their pain,' said Rahul Gandhi while addressing a mahila Congress function in New Delhi. Rahul also said that 'a tsunami of Mahila Congress will sweep the nation like the one in 2005.' While acknowledging Congress’ attempt to strengthen women, he also took a dig at Modi's government saying, 'This government thinks that women should be worshipped but not empowered'. He repeated Sonia Gandhi’s stand on Women’s reservation Bill, and said that the Congress party would ensure that it is passed..