NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued a present trigger discover to Congress chief Randeep Surjewala over his controversial comment in opposition to Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini. The apex ballot physique additionally requested Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to take applicable motion to make sure respectful public discourse in the direction of girls. The matter got here to mild after BJP’s IT division head Amit Malviya shared an undated video, accusing the Haryana Congress chief of creating “vile, sexist” remarks in opposition to actor-politician Hema Malini, who can also be the celebration’s Lok Sabha candidate from the Mathura seat.
ECI points discover to Congress chief Randeep Surjewala for his feedback in opposition to BJP chief Hema Malini; response sought by April 11, 2024 (5 pm)
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“Congress MP Randeep Surjewala makes a vile sexist comment, that is demeaning and derogatory, not just for Hema Malini, who is an accomplished individual, but women in general. He asks, ‘Why do we make MLA? So that they can raise their voice, and get our views accepted. Is there any Hema Malini who is made to lick?’ Who thinks of women as something to lick? That is the most disgusting description someone can come up with. Just the other day, Surjewala’s colleague was asking the ‘rate’ of another BJP woman leader, and now this… This is Rahul Gandhi’s Congress. It is misogynistic and abhors women,” Malviya posted on X.
In the video posted by Malviya on X, Surjewala was seen purportedly making some objectionable remarks concerning the actor-politician whereas attacking the ruling BJP. However, Surjewala later clarified that he by no means meant to insult or harm the actor-politician.
The Congress chief mentioned that the video posted by the BJP chief has been edited, distorted and shared to distract the nation from the Modi authorities’s anti-youth, anti-farmer, anti-poor insurance policies and its conspiracy to destroy the Constitution of India.
“BJP’s IT Cell has developed a habit of editing, distorting and spreading fake news so that it can distract the country from the Modi government’s anti-youth, anti-farmer, anti-poor policies and failures and its conspiracy to destroy the Constitution of India,” he mentioned.
“Listen to the full video – I said, “We additionally respect Hema Malini rather a lot as a result of she is married to Dharmendra ji and is our daughter-in-law,” the Congress chief added.
Hitting out on the BJP-led central authorities, Surjewala mentioned, “BJP’s anti-women pawns were ordered to cut this video, but these same pawns never asked the Prime Minister why he – Why was it said “Girlfriend price Rs 50 crores” in Himachal? Why was a woman MP called “Shurpanakha” in the Parliament? Why was a woman CM trolled in such a vulgar manner? Is it correct to say “Congress’s widow”? Is it right to call the top leadership of Congress a “Jersey cow”? My statement was only that in public life, everyone should be accountable to the people, be it Nayab Saini Ji, Khattar Ji, or myself. Everyone rises or falls based on their work; the public is supreme and they have to use their discretion in making their choice.”
“Neither did I intend to insult Hema Malini ji nor to hurt anyone. That is why I clearly said that we respect Hema Malini ji and she is our daughter-in-law. BJP itself is anti-women, that is why it sees and understands everything through an anti-women lens and spreads lies as per its convenience,” the Congress chief added.
The National Commission for Women filed a grievance with the Election Commission in opposition to Congress chief Randeep Surjewala for utilizing alleged derogatory remarks in opposition to Hema Malini.
In a submit on X, the NCW mentioned “National Commission for Women strongly denounces the deeply offensive remarks made by Randeep Surjewala. The remarks are extremely misogynistic and outrageous to the modesty of a woman. Chairperson Rekha Sharma has formally written to the Chief Election Commissioner, urging immediate action against Soorjewala and requesting an Action Taken Report within three days.”
The Haryana State Commission for Women additionally issued discover to Congress chief Randeep Singh Surjewala over his remarks in opposition to actor and BJP MP Hema Malini.
Renu W Bhatia, Chairperson, Haryana State Commission for Women advised ANI that Surjewala was a really sorted Congress chief and this act could be very shameful.
