The Election Fee additionally took a stern stance in opposition to Randeep Surjewala (File)
Haryana State Fee for Ladies has summoned Congress chief Randeep Singh Surjewala to look earlier than it on April 18 and clarify his feedback in opposition to BJP chief Hema Malini throughout his campaigning within the state.
The fee stated that the alleged remarks by the Congress chief have damage the dignity of a lady and is inappropriate.
The controversy arose after a video, shared by BJP IT division head Amit Malviya, purportedly depicted Randeep Surjewala making objectionable statements about Hema Malini whereas criticizing the BJP.
The BJP promptly lodged a grievance with the EC, condemning Randeep Surjewala’s remarks as “vulgar, sexist, and disparaging.”
Randeep Surjewala, nevertheless, defended himself, claiming that the video was doctored and manipulated. He asserted that he by no means meant to offend or demean the BJP MP.
The Election Fee, too, took a stern stance in opposition to Randeep Surjewala and issued a show-cause discover for what it described as “undignified, uncivilised, and vulgar” feedback made in opposition to the actor-politician.
Randeep Surjewala, nevertheless, defended himself, claiming that the video was doctored and manipulated. He asserted that he by no means meant to offend or demean the BJP MP.
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