In the case of Indian politicians sexism unfortunately comes on the job profile for women, who are at the receiving end of attacks by colleagues who cannot see beyond their gender.

From determining the “underwear” of female politician, asking a female politicians to “remain behind a veil” to comparing Priyanka Gandhi’s looks to other women star campaigners and alleging that Union Minister Smriti Irani wears “big bindi on her forehead” so she “changes her husbands frequently” there is no dearth of misogynist, bigoted and derogatory remarks […]

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan is not unfamiliar to making sexist and controversial remarks. However, his purported remarks against actor Jaya Prada are a new low even for him. During a rally on Sunday, Azam allegedly made derogatory remarks against the BJP Rampur Lok Sabha candidate. According to The Indian Express, Khan allegedly commented on […]