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Last Updated: April 14, 2024, 20:29 IST
Karnataka, India
A video of Laxmi Hebbalkar's speech went viral, where she mentioned that Belagavi belonged to Maharashtra before Independence. (Photo: X @laxmi_hebbalkar)
Laxmi Hebbalkar slammed former BJP MLA Sanjay Patil for his comment about her, suggesting that she should take a sleeping pill or an 'extra peg' to sleep well at night.
Karnataka Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar slammed former BJP MLA Sanjay Patil on Sunday for his comment suggesting that she should take a sleeping pill or an ‘extra peg’ to sleep well at night.
Patil made the controversial remark at a party workers’ meeting in Belagavi, Karnataka, on Saturday. Laxmi Hebbalkar’s son, Mrinal, is the Congress candidate contesting the Lok Sabha election from the Belagavi constituency.
“Hebbalkar will not get good sleep looking at the rising support of women for the BJP in Belagavi. It will also be difficult for her to see Ramesh Jarkiholi campaigning there. She has to have a sleeping pill or an extra peg to get a good night’s sleep,” Patil remarked.
Responding to Patil’s remark, Laxmi Hebbalkar criticised the former BJP MLA in a video statement, stating that his comments reflect the respect the BJP has towards women, NDTV reported.
“This shows the respect BJP has towards women. This is the hidden agenda of BJP. It’s not enough if you chant Ram, beti pachao, beti padhao; you must respect women,” rebuked Hebbalkar, adding, “It’s our Hindu culture. The remark of Sanjay Patil, who gives speeches about Hindu culture, is a disrespect not just to me but to all the women of the state and the nation.”
In March 2021, BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi faced a major scandal after local news channels aired sexual content from a CD allegedly involving him. Following the incident, the ruling BJP in Karnataka removed him from the cabinet.
