EC sends notice to Congress leader for comments against Hema Malini

The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued notice to the Indian National Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his comments against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hema Malini on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Congress should respond to the EC by April 11, 2024.

According to the reports, the ECI demands action from the INC President on ensuring respectful public discourse towards women by party leaders and functionaries and reiterates that the election campaign can not be allowed to become a platform for any dishonor to women.

Congress Party President to respond by April 11, 2024, on steps taken by the party to ensure strict compliance with the Commission’s advisories upholding honor and dignity of women during public discourse by all party leaders.