Congress MP Randeep Surjewala made a misogynistic and objectionable remark against BJP MP Hema Malini, sparking widespread criticism and leading to a series of condemnations from various quarters, including the BJP, which accused the Congress of misogyny, sexism, and contempt for women. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla labeled the incident as an insult to 'Narishakti' and emblematic of Congress' identity, while UP CM Yogi Adityanath slammed the remark as an insult to 'Matra Shakti of Bharat'. Calls for Surjewala to apologize and for an FIR to be registered have been made. Hema Malini responded by suggesting that such attacks are targeted at her due to her popularity and film industry background, asserting that individuals from the film industry also aim to contribute positively to the nation. The National Commission for Women and the Haryana State Women Commission have taken cognizance of Surjewala's remarks, issuing notices and summoning him for his comments. The controversy has highlighted the ongoing tension between the BJP and Congress, especially in the context of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
#Haryana State Commission for Women issues a notice to Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala over his alleged indecent remarks against Film Actress and BJP Lok Sabha candidate Hema Malini. The Chairperson of the Commission Renu Bhatia says, Surjewala has been asked to present… https://t.co/ikyyONxm7f
#HemaMalini Slams #Surjewala’s 'Sexist' Remarks; Then, Mentions PM Modi https://t.co/55zqYCBl1U
Row over Congress leader #RandeepSurjewala's remarks on BJP's #HemaMalini Surjewala made a vile & sexist comment... the remarks made are misogynistic & outrageous: NCW writes to the Election Commission, seeking 'action against Randeep Singh Surjewala within 3 days'.… https://t.co/by6iEmpGOU
#BreakingNews: National Commission For Women (NCW) strongly denounces 'outrageous & misogynistic' remarks by Congress' Randeep Surjewala against BJP MP Hema Malini News18's @_PallaviGhosh shares more with Avantika Singh #CongressVsBJP #RandeepSurjewala #HemaMalini #NCW https://t.co/gBkGvTPl1w
#NewsAlert | Haryana women panel issues notice to Congress's Randeep Singh Surjewala over his remarks against actor and BJP MP Hema Malini - reported by news agency ANI https://t.co/glWDwrWhcU
#BreakingNews: BJP MP Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) speaks exclusively to CNN-News18's @Siddhantvm "Modi Ji's thought is 'Nari Tu Narayani'. Yogi ji has responded to what was said against me," she responds to Congress' #RandeepSurjewala's remarks against her Avantika Singh |… https://t.co/FZg7lQHV1U
Congress' #RandeepSurjewala sparks controversy with remarks on BJP MP #HemaMalini He must answer why he made such a statement, says @RenuWBhatia1, Haryana Women's Panel Chief who has sent a notice to Surjewala Avantika Singh | #Congress #BJP #NariShaktiShowdown https://t.co/wT7jv33B7M
National Commission for Women takes suo Moto cognisance of Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala's statement on actor and BJP MP Hema Malini
Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) speaks out after sexist jibe, Listen in. #HaryanaWoemnPanel #ITVidoe #Surjewala | @akshita_N @piyush_mi https://t.co/ChlLbUSKF7
Congress leader #RandeepSurjewala makes controversial remark against BJP MP #HemaMalini Congress has lost its calm: UP CM Yogi Adityanath slams Congress This shows how much respect Congress gives to women: @ianuragthakur speaks to TIMES NOW These are highly objectionable… https://t.co/D6INwjQGIK
#NewsAlert | Haryana State Women Commission summons Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala over his 'objectionable' remarks against BJP leader Hema Malini #ElectionsWithNDTV #LokSabhaElections2024 https://t.co/G1BfVFXhxm
#BreakingNews | 'Congress insults Matra Shakti of Bharat,' UP CM Yogi slams Surjewala's sexist comment News18's @siddhantvm reports, @_pallavighosh shares more #YogiAdityanath #HemaMalini #UttarPradesh | @toyasingh https://t.co/a3jcliULcI
The objectionable and indecent remarks made by Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on MP Hema Malini Ji are so shameful and unfortunate that we can not even state those from any official forum. Congress' contempt for women has hit a new low in Indian politics. - Dr.… https://t.co/sDh2q3kcGy
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On Congress leader Randeep Surjewala's remark on Hema Malini, BJP leader Shaina NC says, "Clearly the Congress is an anti-women party. Look at the sequence of events, you have Supriya Shrinate saying 'Mandi mein kya rate chalega', and you have Rahul… https://t.co/mhYrRKMEKj
The #BharatiyaJanataParty launched a scathing attack on #CongressMP Randeep Surjewala for his ‘vile sexist comment’ against the saffron camp’s MP #HemaMalini https://t.co/nwEbVPb4aY https://t.co/WLpPc4uOBd
Hema Malini reacts to Randeep Surjewala's remarks. "They are trying to attack us as we come from a film background. But people from the film industry also want to do their best for the nation," @dreamgirlhema tells @Sabyasachi_13. Congress party leaders keep making such… https://t.co/VPucxEoiFF
#BREAKING | BJP steps up attack against Congress over sexist slur against Hema Malini #Congress #BJP #HemaMalini Tune in here for more: https://t.co/JU7FOwLVG8 https://t.co/2WjZVhAbSo
VIDEO | Here's what Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema), BJP leader and party's candidate from #Mathura Lok Sabha seat, said on Congress leader Randeep Surejwala's remarks against her. "You should ask them why do they target us...because we are very popular, we are famous. They… https://t.co/YYGiE67Rx8
BJP's Blistering Attack On Congress Over 'Objectionable Remark' On #HemaMalini @KuheenaSharma @_pallavighosh @abhasinghlawyer: Randeep Surjewala should apologize and an FIR must be registered... https://t.co/JSEhxTAJ43
#WATCH | Delhi: On Congress leader Randeep Surjewala's statement on Hema Malini, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla says, "Narishakti's 'Apmaan' is Congress' only 'Pahchaan'. This has been yet again established by the cruel, crude, obnoxious, disgusting, misogynistic and sexist… https://t.co/cZujUsiRHW
'Vile Sexist Comment': BJP's Blistering Attack On Congress Over 'Objectionable Remark' On Hema Malini https://t.co/utqsaKWRFs
#Breaking Congress MP #RandeepSurjewala has made a misogynistic comment against Hema Malini. Congress is a completely deprived and perverted party...: @tuhins It is disgusting. They are senior leaders who make such comments..: @AdvaitaKala tells Siddhartha Talya Watch… https://t.co/Si1ck0aQss