EC Issues Notice to Congress' Surjewala For Remarks On Hema Malini

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala over his controversial remark against Bharatiya Janata Party Janata Party Janata Party MP Hema Malini. The apex poll body also asked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to take appropriate action to ensure respectful public discourse towards women.

The matter came to light after BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya shared an undated video, accusing the Haryana Congress leader of making “vile, sexist” remarks against actor-politician Hema Malini, who is also the party’s Lok Sabha candidate from the Mathura seat.

ECI issues notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his comments against BJP leader Hema Malini; response sought by April 11, 2024 (5 pm)