Mumbai:

An offensive remark by Maharashtra’s Agriculture Minister Abdul Sattar towards Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Supriya Sule on a regional tv channel has triggered a significant political controversy. Terming the remark as “crass”, NCP has demanded that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde drop Mr Sattar from his Cabinet.

NCP employees led by MLA Vidya Chavan held a protest-demonstration exterior Mr Sattar’s residence at this time. They additionally demanded that an FIR be filed towards the minister for his objectionable remark towards Ms Sule, NCP’s Baramati MP.

Reacting to the controversy, Ms Sule’s husband, Sadanand Sule, tweeted, saying: “So the mysoginistic leaders continue their tirade against Supriya and by default all women, who stand up to their macho behaviour and expose their character and abilities.”

“First it was go work in the kitchen and elsewhere, & now this statement by a sitting cabinet Minister in Maharashtra tantamounts to giving her money- the conjecture is well established,” the tweet added.

“Keep up the good work Supriya, more power to you and other women,” he added.

So the mysoginistic leaders proceed their tirade towards Supriya and by default all ladies, who stand as much as their macho behaviour and expose their character and talents. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/zIBWhVFsNu

— sadanandsule (@sadanandsule) November 7, 2022

Facing flak, Mr Sattar expressed remorse if his remark damage anybody, however maintained that he didn’t make any comment towards Ms Sule, the daughter of NCP chief Sharad Pawar.

Mr Sattar, who belongs to ‘Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena’, led by Chief Minister Shinde, stated he didn’t make any comment towards ladies.

Mr Sattar, who represents the Sillod constituency in Aurangabad district, allegedly used a derogatory phrase referring to Ms Sule when reporters requested him about “khoke” (bins of cash) jibe, implying a purported alternate of cash when the Shiv Sena faction led by Mr Shinde revolted towards the celebration management headed by Uddhav Thackeray.

Another NCP chief, Eknath Khadse, additionally condemned Mr Sattar’s remark and stated the Chief Minister ought to train some manners to the Agriculture Minister.