Earlier this month, the EC had issued a notice to Surjewala for his undignified and uncivilized comments against Bharatiya Janata Party’s Mathura candidate Hema Malini.
Also, the ECI demanded action from the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on ensuring respectful public discourse towards women by party leaders and functionaries.
The poll body reiterated that election campaigns cannot be allowed to become a platform for any kind of dishonour to women.
Hema Malini’s reaction over remark
Reacting to Surjewala’s remark, Hema Malini had previously said that the leaders of the opposition should learn how to respect women from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“They target only popular people because targeting the unpopular ones won’t do them any good… They should learn how to respect women from PM Narendra Modi,” she said.
After facing a backlash…
