Mayawati Slams Azam Khan For Sexist Remark on BJP MP Rama Devi, Calls It 'Against Dignity of Women'

Lucknow, July 26: BSP chief Mayawati on Friday condemned the sexist remarks made by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan against BJP lawmaker Rama Devi in the Lok Sabha. BSP chief Mayawati on Friday asked him to seek forgiveness from all women as the statement is against their dignity and respect. " Azam Khan’s ‘Ankhon Mein Ankhen Daal’ Comment Snowballs Into Political Controversy.

The kind of inappropriate language used by SP MP from UP Azam Khan for the presiding lady in the Lok Sabha yesterday is offensive to women's dignity and respect and it is condemnable. For this, he should apologise not only to the Parliament but to all women," her Hindi tweet said. Azam Khan Has Never Respected Woman, Will Request Speaker to Dismiss Him, Says Rama Devi Over SP MP's Sexist Remark.

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Azam Khan, who is facing flak over his remark on BJP lawmaker Rama Devi. Khan had on Thursday stoked controversy in Lok Sabha with his remarks against Rama Devi, who was presiding over the House at the time, following which BJP members sought an apology from him.

However, the NCP leader opined that there is no need to make an issue out of it.

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During the Triple Talaq Bill debate in the Lower House, Rama Devi had asked Khan to speak looking at the Chair and address the House through the presiding officer.Khan, however, made remarks that were perceived to be sexist by the treasury benches and they strongly objected.

The Rampur lawmaker, in his defence, had said Rama Devi was like a sister to him. Khan did not apologise for his remark but said he will resign if he had said anything unparliamentary. He also staged a walkout along with his party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who defended his remarks.

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