New Delhi [India], The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo moto cognizance of the derogatory comments made by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra against NCW President Rekha Sharma.
These crude comments are not only scandalous but also a serious violation of women's right to dignity, the NCW said in a press release. After careful consideration, the Commission has determined that Moitra's comments fall under Section 79 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, she added.
Condemning the defamatory statements, the CNM said the derogatory nature of these comments, particularly directed at the CNM president during her official visit to Hathras, is deeply reprehensible and urges strict legal action against Moitra.
The NCW said it has initiated legal proceedings against Moitra and lodged a formal complaint with the Delhi Police. A letter has been sent to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha in Parliament stating that Moitra's remarks are condemnable in the strongest possible terms.
words and being a member of Parliament, is unbecoming of her stature.
The NCW has urged the Speaker to investigate the matter and take appropriate action against Moitra.
Mahua Moitra sparked a fresh row when she posted a derogatory reply on 'X' to a video showing NCW president Rekha Sharma arriving at the Hathras stampede site with a person holding an umbrella over her head.
NCW) President Rekha Sharma. Commenting on a video posted on
In response, the Trinamool MP responded by saying that she is in Nadia and the Delhi Police can take action against her immediately, adding that she can hold her own "umbrella" of hers.
"Come on @DelhiPolice please take immediate action with these suo moto orders. I am in Nadia in case you need me in the next 3 days to make a quick arrest. I can hold my own umbrella," Moitra said in a post on 'X. '.
"Also @DelhiPolice, while you are at it, can you register an FIR against another serial offender under your new Act? I can hold my old umbrella," Moitra said in another post sharing screenshots of Rekha Sharma's previous tweets investigating several politicians. leaders of the INDIA block.
These crude comments are not only scandalous but also a serious violation of women's right to dignity, the NCW said in a press release. After careful consideration, the Commission has determined that Moitra's comments fall under Section 79 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, she added.
Condemning the defamatory statements, the CNM said the derogatory nature of these comments, particularly directed at the CNM president during her official visit to Hathras, is deeply reprehensible and urges strict legal action against Moitra.
The NCW said it has initiated legal proceedings against Moitra and lodged a formal complaint with the Delhi Police. A letter has been sent to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha in Parliament stating that Moitra's remarks are condemnable in the strongest possible terms.
words and being a member of Parliament, is unbecoming of her stature.
The NCW has urged the Speaker to investigate the matter and take appropriate action against Moitra.
Mahua Moitra sparked a fresh row when she posted a derogatory reply on 'X' to a video showing NCW president Rekha Sharma arriving at the Hathras stampede site with a person holding an umbrella over her head.
NCW) President Rekha Sharma. Commenting on a video posted on
In response, the Trinamool MP responded by saying that she is in Nadia and the Delhi Police can take action against her immediately, adding that she can hold her own "umbrella" of hers.
"Come on @DelhiPolice please take immediate action with these suo moto orders. I am in Nadia in case you need me in the next 3 days to make a quick arrest. I can hold my own umbrella," Moitra said in a post on 'X. '.
"Also @DelhiPolice, while you are at it, can you register an FIR against another serial offender under your new Act? I can hold my old umbrella," Moitra said in another post sharing screenshots of Rekha Sharma's previous tweets investigating several politicians. leaders of the INDIA block.
