Guwahati: BJP general secretary Ram Madhav slammed Assam Congress leader Nilamoni Sen Deka on Sunday for his misogynist remark against Human and Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani.
Deka had caused a stir when he said that many refer to Irani as second wife of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Former Agriculture minister of Assam made the remark at a public gathering in Lower Assam's Nalbari district.
He further questioned the union minister's educational qualification.
On the other hand, another Congress leader from Assam, Roopjyoti Kurmi, an MLA, also purportedly made a similar remark, again at a public meetings today.
The loud-mouthed Congress leader's remark did not go down well with the BJP cadre.
Condemning his 'shameful' remark, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav also questioned the leadership of Congress party.
Shameful statement by a Congress Minister in Assam against Smriti Irani. Is Congress leadership headed by a woman protecting him?
— Ram Madhav (@rammadhavbjp) December 27, 2015
Also, strongly condemning the remarks, Union Sports Minister and Assam unit BJP chief Sarbananda Sonowal told reporters, "It reflects the polluted and perverted mind of the Congress", as per PTI.
"We demand immediate expulsion of Deka and Kurmi from Congress and strongest possible exemplary punishment to them for making such statements against a popular PM," he said.
Sonowal said Assam BJP will soon file a defamation case against them.
Meanwhile, Deka was also criticised by Twitterati for his remark.
Disgusting comment by Congress leader & Assam's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Nilamani Sen Deka on @smritiirani. Horrible. Simply horrible.
— IBTL (@IndiaBTL) December 27, 2015
.@smritiirani madam please file defamation case against Assam Congress leaders Nilamoni Sen Deka..
— भर्तृहरि (@WakeMe_Up) December 27, 2015
This is really unacceptable! Such a stupid comment on Smriti Irani by Nilamani Sen Deka.#ShameonCongress
— PadmaLochan Bora (@PadmaLochan99) December 27, 2015
Rahul Gandhi must ring up Nilamoni Sen Deka and ask if he thinks similarly about Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra too? #CharacterlessCongress
— Amit Malviya (@malviyamit) December 27, 2015
Nilamoni made the obnoxious statement against Ms Irani where she is scheduled to address a rally tomorrow. Nervous? #CharacterlessCongress
— Amit Malviya (@malviyamit) December 27, 2015
