CHANDAULI: On Sunday, an MLA from the ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh came under jarring criticism from allies and opposition leaders for calling BSP Chief Mayawati a "blot on womankind" and "worse than a transgender".
Sadhna Singh, the Mughalsarai MLA, made the controversial remarks at a rally on Saturday while referring to the infamous incident when Mayawati was assaulted by Samajwadi Party workers in a Lucknow guest house in 1995.
The National Commission for Women said it would formally issue a notice to Singh seeking an explanation from her.
"Former UP CM Mayawati sold her dignity for power and joined hands with those who disrespected her... She is a blot on womankind. Cannot say if she can be counted among men or women, she is worse than a transgender person", alleged Singh.
SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav also denounced the BJP MLA for using derogatory remarks against Mayawati. "The remark smacks of desperation and nervousness among BJP leaders and is an affront to all women", he tweeted.