Congress leader Randeep Surjewala. BJP leader Hema Malini in another photo. (archived photo)
Leader Online Desk : The Election Commission has issued a notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala today (April 9) in connection with his controversial statement against BJP leader Hema Malini. They have been ordered to submit their reply by 5 pm on Thursday, April 11. (ECI issues notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his comments against BJP leader Hema Malini)
ECI has sought action from the Congress President to ensure respectful public discourse on women by party leaders and workers; It has also been clarified that election campaigning cannot be allowed to become a platform for disrespecting women.
The Election Commission has also directed that the President of the Congress Party shall take steps to strictly follow the recommendations of the Commission to maintain dignity and respect of women during the public speeches of all party leaders by 11 April 2024.
ECI issues notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his comments against BJP leader Hema Malini; Response sought by April 11, 2024 (5 pm)
ECI demands action from the INC President on ensuring respectful public discourse towards women by party leaders and functionaries;…
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2024
What is the matter?
Randeep Surjewala's tongue slipped while speaking at a campaign meeting held on April 1 in a village in Haryana's Kurukshetra. Why do we elect people as MPs, MLAs? He made a controversial statement about Hema Malini saying that he will present his opinion in the Lok Sabha.
