Samajwadi Party MP Condemns Misogynistic Remarks, Calls for Social Boycott

In a fervent rebuke, Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan has condemned the All India Imam Association's Maulana Sajid Rashidi for his alleged misogynistic remarks. Hasan, speaking to ANI, underscored the need for a social boycott of the religious leader and demanded stringent actions against individuals who desecrate women with such comments.

This controversy erupted after Rashidi reportedly criticized party MP Dimple Yadav for not covering her head during a visit to a Delhi mosque with her husband and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. Hasan voiced concern over the indecent nature of the remarks, questioning the broader societal impact, especially on women observing public discourse.

Simultaneously, the National Democratic Alliance MPs staged a protest against Rashidi's comments, but Dimple Yadav diverted criticism, urging focus on the Manipur issue instead. Meanwhile, Rashidi defended his stance, attributing his comments to Islamic customs, igniting further debate on the religious leader's authority and the interpretation of faith.

(With inputs from agencies.)