Haryana women’s body summons MP for comments on Hema Malini

The Election Commission also took a strict stance against Randeep Surjewala (file photo)

The Haryana State Women Commission has summoned Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala to appear before the court on April 18 to explain his remarks against BJP leader Hema Malini during the election campaign in the state.

The committee said the Congress leader’s remarks allegedly undermined the dignity of women and were inappropriate.

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya shared a video that purportedly depicts Randeep Surjewala taunting Hema while criticizing the BJP Hema Malini sparked the controversy after making objectionable remarks.

The BJP immediately lodged a complaint with the European Commission, condemning Randeep Surjewala’s remarks as “vulgar, sexist and derogatory”.

However, Randeep Surjewala defended himself, claiming that the video was doctored and manipulated. He claimed that he never meant to offend or belittle the BJP MPs.

The Election Commission has also taken a stern stance against Randeep Surjewala and issued a show notice for “undignified, uncivilized and vulgar” remarks against the actor-politician.

However, Randeep Surjewala defended himself, claiming that the video was doctored and manipulated. He claimed that he never meant to offend or belittle the BJP MPs.

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