In the run-up to the poll battle 2019, political leaders across party lines have hit a new low in making personal attacks on their opponents.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Thursday directed party workers not to make indecent comments against women after the National Commission for Women (NCW) pulled up a party leader for allegedly making sexist remarks against actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada, who was inducted into BJP few days ago.
A case has also been lodged against Khan for allegedly making sexist remarks against actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada. Superintendent of Police Jamuna Prasad said the case was filed at the Hayat Nagar police station on Thursday night and the investigation has started.
Reacting to media reports on Khan's comments, NCW Under Secretary Barnali Shome said, "The remarks are not only sexist but also extremely offensive, unethical and shows disrespect towards the dignity of women in general." Jaya Prada, who is a former Samajwadi Party MP, joined the BJP on Tuesday.
1. SP leader Firoz Khan makes sexist remarks against BJP's Jaya Prada, case registered
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In a short video clip, SP Sambhal district president Firoz Khan was heard saying, "Rampur ki shaamein rangeen ho jaayengi ab jab chunavi mahual chalega (Rampur's evenings will turn colourful this election season)", seemingly referring to Jaya Prada, who recently joined the BJP. Jaya Prada is a former SP leader. (Photo: ANI)
#WATCH Sambhal SP leader Firoz Khan says,"Rampur ki shaamein rangeen ho jaayengi ab jab chunavi mahual chalega".BJP's Jaya Prada is the MP candidate from Rampur.He also says,"Ab koi (BJP's Sanghamitra Maurya) apne ko gundi batade koi naachne ka kaam kare woh unka apna pesha hai." pic.twitter.com/duPJleE21E
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A case has also been lodged against the Khan for allegedly making sexist remarks against actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada. Superintendent of Police Jamuna Prasad said the case was filed at the Hayat Nagar police station on Thursday night and the investigation has been initiated.
Firoz Khan had allegedly said Jaya Prada would "enthral the people of Rampur with her ghungaroos and thumkas".
2. No party worker should make indecent comments on women: Akhilesh Yadav
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Speaking after a party leader allegedly made derogatory statements against BJP leader Jaya Prada, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "The SP has always given priority to the honour of women and believed in equality of men and women. It has come to the notice of the party that the Sambhal district president made some statement which has created confusion." "No party worker should make indecent comments on women. The SP has always believed in respecting women," he added.
"Rahul's mother (Sonia Gandhi) was also in the same profession in Italy and his father made her his own. He (Rahul Gandhi) should also take the family tradition forward and make Sapna his own," the MLA had said. His statement had come when reports of Sapna Choudhary joining the Congress party had surfaced a couple of days ago. (File Photo)
3. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are like Ravana and Shurpanakha: BJP MLA Surendra Singh
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The BJP legislator from Ballia Surendra Singh, who is known for his controversial statements, had earlier termed Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra "Ravana and Shurpanakha", and accused Mayawati of "murdering" a woman's dignity by joining hands with one-time arch rival Samajwadi Party. (File Photo)
4. Sonia Gandhi, Sapna Chaudhary used to work as dancers: BJP Ballia MLA
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Once again allegedly making a sexist and derogatory remark, BJP Ballia MLA Surendra Singh had said, "Rahul's mother (Sonia Gandhi) was also in the same profession in Italy and his father made her his own. He (Rahul Gandhi) should also take the family tradition forward and make Sapna his own. (File Photo)
5. BJP MP Mahesh Sharma referred Rahul Gandhi as 'Pappu' and Priyanka Gandhi as 'Pappu ki Pappi'
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Union minister and BJP MP Mahesh Sharma referred to Rahul Gandhi as 'Pappu' and his sister Priyanka Gandhi as 'Pappu ki Pappi' during a poll campaign in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
Rahul Gandhi has often been mocked by the BJP and his opposition as 'Pappu', a colloquial sneer.
"Pappu kehta hai main prime minister banunga Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav, Pappu.. aur ab 'Pappu ki Pappi' bhi aa gayi hai. Wo Priyanka kya pehle hamare desh ki beti nahi thi kya, Congress ki beti nahi thi kya, aage nahi rahegi kya? kya naya leke aayi hai?" the minister told a crowd of his supporters on March 16. (File Photo)
