Well, never wonder why the muslim faith, never asked women to wear anything say 15years back ?

Also don't forget that there was a terrorist act at Nice last 14th of July which kill 100's people, so wearing a burkini is seen by many not as an expression of faith but as just plain provocation.
And common sense should dictate to not put oil on fire in the current context, unless you really want to get attention... Hence wanting to get attention for a woman in that sort of way is even contradictory to the reason why she wears that burkini in the first place (which is to not get attention from men... well I guess it is a fail then...)

ps: Concerning politicians, Presidential election in less than a year: They will say whatever they think people want to hear...