Randeep Surjewala Clarifies 'lick' Remark Against Hema Malini: 'BJP IT Cell Edits, Distorts…’

In a recent development, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala found himself amidst controversy over an alleged derogatory remark directed towards actor-turned-politician and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini. As the issue garnered backlash from BJP leaders, Surjewala issued a clarification, denying any intent to insult or hurt the actor-politician and attributing the uproar to a distorted and edited video shared by the BJP’s IT department head Amit Malviya.

BJP’s Accusations Against Surjewala:

Amit Malviya took to social media to share an undated video, accusing Surjewala of making objectionable remarks about Hema Malini. Labeling Surjewala’s alleged comments as “vile sexist,” Malviya emphasized the derogatory nature of the statement, not just towards Hema Malini but towards women in general. In the video posted by Malviya, Surjewala is purportedly heard saying, “Why people elect their MLAs/MPs? So that they (MLAs/MPs) can raise the public’s voice. It’s not like Hema Malini, who was elected to lick.”

Hema Malini’s Response:

Responding to the controversy surrounding Surjewala’s alleged remarks, Hema Malini called upon opposition leaders to learn from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s example of respecting women. While speaking to the media before filing her nominations for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, she expressed her disappointment with the derogatory remarks and criticized opposition parties for targeting ‘popular people.’ Malini emphasized the need for respect towards women in politics.

Surjewala’s Clarification:

Refuting the accusations leveled against him, Surjewala condemned the edited and distorted video shared by the BJP, attributing it to the party’s attempts to divert attention from the alleged failures of the Modi government. He accused the BJP’s IT Cell of spreading fake news to distract the public from pressing issues such as anti-youth, anti-farmer, and anti-poor policies.

In his defense, Surjewala shared another video where he clarified his stance, expressing respect for Hema Malini and highlighting her relationship with Dharmendra ji. He criticized the BJP for its alleged anti-women stance and cited instances of derogatory remarks made by BJP leaders against women. He reiterated his belief in public accountability and emphasized the importance of the public’s discretion in making electoral choices.

Conclusion:

The controversy surrounding Randeep Surjewala’s alleged derogatory remark against Hema Malini sheds light on the ongoing political tensions between the BJP and opposition parties in India. As accusations and counter-accusations fly, the incident underscores the importance of responsible communication in the political sphere and the need for mutual respect among leaders from different parties. Moving forward, it remains to be seen how both the BJP and Congress will navigate this controversy and its implications on public perception.