They targeted me because: Hema Malini responds to Randeep Surjewala's derogatory remarks

While speaking to the media, Hema Malini said that the leaders of the opposition should learn how to respect women from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sonia Dham Last Updated : 04 April 2024, 04:19 PM IST

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The veteran actor and BJP's third-time candidate from Mathura Hema Malini on Thursday reacted to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala's derogatory remarks about her and said that Congress targets popular people because targeting the unpopular ones won't do them any good.

In response to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala’s purported derogatory remarks, while speaking to the media Hema Malini said that the leaders of the opposition should learn how to respect women from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The statement from the actor came before submitting her Lok Sabha nominations on Thursday.

Hema Malini also expressed happiness for her third-time nomination from Mathura for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Further, she extended all possible help for the development of Mathura.

#WATCH | Mathura, UP: BJP MP Hema Malini, says "I am very happy to get the opportunity to serve the people of Mathura for the third time. I will finish the work that could not be done in my two terms. This time, huge development projects will be launched for the people of… pic.twitter.com/1VPFc8ySr8

— ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2024

Meanwhile, the Haryana State Commission for Women has issued notice to Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala over his remarks against actor and BJP MP Hema Malini.

Haryana State Commission For Women issues notice to Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala over his remarks against actor and BJP MP Hema Malini pic.twitter.com/oqurNUWrmm

— ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2024

However, defending his statement, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said that he respects Hema Malini and even said that she is "our daughter-in-law". He also blamed the IT cell for distorting the video to spread fake news against him.

VIDEO | "We respect Hema Malini, she is married to Dharmendra and our daughter-in-law. These are film stars, however, you make (elect) us so that we can serve you people. But nowadays there is a conspiracy to finish the rule of vote," said Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala… pic.twitter.com/DWhUS0VFNt

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 4, 2024

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