New Delhi, July 29: Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has apologised in Lok Sabha today for his derogatory  'Aankhon Mein Aankhein Daale Rahoon'comments on Rama Devi, that has sparked huge outrage over the last few days. According to an ANI tweet, khan has said that his intention was never to outrage the modesty of the person sitting on the Chair, however, if the person has felt offended, then he apologises for his comments. Mayawati Slams Azam Khan For Sexist Remark on BJP MP Rama Devi, Calls It 'Against Dignity of Women'.

Following which, Rama Devi refused to forgive him and accept his apology. She was quoted saying today, "Azam Khan ji's remark has hurt both women and men in India. He will not understand this. Inki aadat bigadi hui hai, zaroorat se zada bigadi hui hai. I have not come here to hear such comments."

Azam Khan had said to Rama Devi "Aap mujhe itni acchi lagti hain ki mera mann karta hai ki aap ki aankhon mein aankhein dale rahoon'. Which means, "I am so fond of you that I feel like staring at your eyes." The Rampur lawmaker earlier in his defence had said Rama Devi was like a sister to him. He also staged a walkout along with his party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who defended his remarks.

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BSP chief Mayawati and other leaders condemned the sexist remarks made by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan against BJP lawmaker Rama Devi in the Lok Sabha. Khan was asked to seek forgiveness from all women as the statement is against their dignity and respect.

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This is not the first time that Khan has made such offending comments on a woman. During an election rally this year, talking about Jaya Prada, he made obnoxious underwear remarks. He was quoted saying, "I brought her (Jaya Prada) to Rampur. You are a witness that I did not allow anyone to touch her body. It took you 17 years to identify her real face but I got to know in 17 days that she wears khaki underwear."

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