Political Leaders Unite Against Misogynistic Remarks

The political arena was rife with tension on Monday as leaders from the BJP and Congress voiced their condemnation over a cleric's offensive remarks against Samajwadi Party's MP, Dimple Yadav. The cleric, Maulana Sajid Rashid, reportedly compared Yadav's attire in a sari to fellow SP MP Iqra Hasan, who wore a head covering, prompting criticism for the perceived sexist undertones.

"Such an inappropriate comment regarding a sitting MP is deeply shameful," said BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj, highlighting the inaction from MP Dimple Yadav's own party and the broader opposition as surprising and concerning. She questioned if the principle of appeasement had overshadowed the importance of standing against indignity towards women.

Congress's Renuka Chowdhury joined Swaraj in lashing out at the derogatory remarks. "This reflects an outdated mindset and values that have no place in society. How dare he speak like this about any woman, let alone Dimple Yadav?" Chowdhury asserted, expressing disbelief at the cleric's audacity and the cultural roots of such opinions.

(With inputs from agencies.)