Inciting uproar, the Haryana State Women Commission summoned Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congressman Randeep Surjewala for allegedly making “indecent” remarks about actor-turned-politician Hema Malini at an election rally. Below is an overview of the incidents related to the matter:
Calls to Summon issued by the Women’s Commission
In reaction to the alleged offensive remarks made against Hema Malini, the Haryana State Women Commission ordered Randeep Surjewala to show up at their Panchkula office on April 9. This directive was given on April 4.
BJP’s IT Chief Shares a Video
The dispute intensified after Amit Malviya, the chairman of the BJP’s IT department, posted a dated video on social media purporting to show Randeep Surjewala criticizing Hema Malini in a “vile, sexist” manner. The footage first appeared during Hema Malini’s Mathura Lok Sabha constituency campaign.
How Surjewala Reacted
Randeep responded to the accusations by defending himself on social media and blaming the BJP’s IT unit of disseminating false information and misrepresenting the facts in order to draw attention away from the policies of the government. He stated that he had respected Hema Malini and that his comments had been misinterpreted.
The Women’s Commission’s Action
The media reports surrounding the controversy were duly noted by the Haryana State Commission for Women, chaired by Renu Bhatia. In order to get further information about the alleged inappropriate statements that were thought to have violated a woman’s dignity, the commission sent a notice to Randeep Surjewala.
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The Haryana State Women Commission’s summons against Randeep Surjewala highlights how delicate the topics of gender equality and respect for women are in public debate. As the debate develops, it brings to light the ways in which social responsibility and politics interact to influence public attitudes and views regarding gender dynamics .
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