I express regret if my words hurt anyone: Under-fire Naresh Agrawal about his jibe at Jaya Bachchan

Under-fire Naresh Agrawal who joined BJP on Monday expressed regret for his sexist jibe at Jaya Bachchan.

When quizzed by journalists on Tuesday, Agrawal who has a history of making controversial comments said, ” I express regret if my words hurt anyone”. Agrawal’s statement is aimed at trying to put a lid on the brewing political controversy.

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday condemned newly-inducted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Naresh Agrawal’s statement directed at veteran actor and Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Jaya Bachchan. Samajwadi Party (SP) President Yadav took to Twitter and said that such derogatory remark is an insult for not only to Bollywood fraternity but also to all women in the country. Yadav also demanded the BJP to take immediate and strict action against Agrawal for his remark, if the party respects women. Yadav also urged the Women Commission to take cognizance in this matter.” I condemned the derogatory statement by BJP leader Naresh Agrawal on Jaya Bachchan. This is an insult to all women in the country along with the Bollywood fraternity. If the BJP actually respects the women then they should take immediate and strict action against him. Women Commission also should …read more