The Election Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Calcutta High Court judge, for allegedly making “improper, injudicious, and undignified” remarks against Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The poll panel stated that the remarks, which surfaced in a video from a public meeting in Haldia district, appear to violate provisions of the Model Code of Conduct and its advisory dated March 1.
The comments, widely criticized as sexist, prompted the Trinamool Congress to file a complaint with the Election Commission, accusing Gangopadhyay of misogyny. In response, the BJP has dismissed the video as “fake”.
In a letter to the EC, the Trinamool criticized the “shameful and egregious” remarks and accused the BJP of making “indecorous and degrading statements” against women to gain votes.
This incident highlights the scrutiny of public statements during election campaigns.
