NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday when questioned about doable motion towards Bharatiya Janata Social gathering’s Ramesh Bidhuri for his remarks towards Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, mentioned that he strongly condemned derogatory feedback towards ladies however avoided naming Bidhuri instantly. He mentioned that after the Mannequin Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into impact at the moment, following the announcement of the polling date, motion can be taken towards people making derogatory remarks about ladies.“Such remarks against women are highly condemnable. We have issued strict guidelines and will not tolerate such behaviour,” the CEC mentioned.“We will in no uncertain terms decry this and condemn this,” Kumar mentioned. He added, “While empowering women and encouraging them to participate in democracy, any remarks against women are shameful.” The controversy surrounding Bidhuri escalated after his remarks about Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi sparked outrage.Bidhuri, BJP candidate for Delhi’s Kalkaji constituency, landed in scorching water after a video of his remarks went viral. Talking at a rally, he claimed roads in Kalkaji could be made as clean as Priyanka Gandhi’s cheeks if the BJP got here to energy. Going through widespread criticism, Bidhuri expressed remorse and retracted his assertion.
“I express regret over it and take my words back,” he advised ANI. Nonetheless, he tried to defend his feedback, drawing comparisons to the same assertion made by former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Bidhuri’s remarks provoked sharp reactions from opposition leaders. Congress chief Supriya Shrinate slammed the BJP, calling the remark “shameful” and accusing the social gathering of fostering an anti-women mentality. “What else can be expected from someone who has previously used foul language against a fellow MP in Parliament?” Shrinate mentioned. She demanded an apology from the BJP and urged its leaders, together with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to take duty. AAP leaders additionally criticised Bidhuri, with Delhi chief minister Atishi calling the BJP “anti-women.” Atishi questioned the social gathering’s potential to make sure ladies’s security within the capital, stating, “If a BJP leader and MP can make such statements, how will they protect Delhi’s citizens?” Congress candidate Alka Lamba accused Bidhuri of repeatedly insulting ladies and urged voters to reject him. “Everyone has sisters, daughters, and mothers at home. Should such a person represent Kalkaji? He must apologise,” she mentioned. The controversy comes as Delhi gears up for meeting elections scheduled for February 5. The BJP faces a tricky battle towards the Aam Aadmi Social gathering and the Congress in a high-stakes election.
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