Jammu, June 4 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Wednesday staged a protest against a BJP MLA over his alleged derogatory remarks against UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Protesting Congress leaders burnt an effigy of the BJP MLA in protest led by senior women leaders.

According to reports, BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa was caught on camera saying that the two leaders did not know the value of 'sindoor' because they never wore it.

Joined by senior PCC leaders, the protestors raised slogans and demanded that the BJP high command should apologise to CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for the derogatory utterances of the BJP MLA besides taking action against him.

“The remarks are not only outrageous and shameful, but an insult to the dignity of Indian women and an attack on the values that define Indian society,” they said.

Senior Congress leader, Namrta Sharma condemned the remarks and demanded the immediate suspension of the BJP MLA.

She stated, “Sonia Gandhi lost her husband, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, in service of this nation. The sindoor she wears is not a symbol of tradition alone, but a mark of sacrifice, courage, and devotion to India. Mixing such sacred sentiments with your dirty political agenda reflects the moral bankruptcy of BJP leaders.”

Zahida Khan also condemned the remarks, stating that such language has no place in any civilised society.

PCC working President Raman Bhalla and Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma and Ex MLC Ved Parkash Mahajan led slogans condemning the BJP’s "regressive and misogynistic mindset".

They called upon the BJP high command to issue a public apology and take strict action against the leader to prevent further erosion of political discourse.

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CAPTION: J&K Congress leaders staging protest against BJP MLA for his alleged derogatory remarks against Congress high command in Jammu on Wednesday. (UNI/VBH)



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