'Imported maal': Uddhav faction MP's sexist jibe at Shaina NC

'Imported maal': Uddhav faction MP's sexist jibe at Shaina NC
01 Nov 2024

Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Arvind Sawant, of the Uddhav Thackeray faction, has sparked controversy with a derogatory comment about Shaina NC.

In an interview with ANI, Sawant called Shaina NC "imported maal."

The comment was widely condemned as sexist.

Sawant defends his comment amid backlash

Comment defense

After the backlash, Sawant defended his comment, saying it was misinterpreted.

He explained that he was comparing Shaina NC to Amin Patel, the local Congress MLA from Mumbadevi.

"They are twisting my statement. What I said was Amin Patel is a local and she is an outsider so this 'imported maal' will not be accepted in the Mumbadevi constituency," he said.

Shaina NC demands apology, predicts electoral consequences
Retaliation

Reacting to Sawant's derogatory remark, Shaina NC slammed his mentality and predicted he will pay for it in the elections.

"Does he think every woman of Mumbadevi is a 'maal?' You don't respect a woman. You use such words for a capable woman who is in politics. Now you will be 'behaal' (defeated)," she said.

She also demanded an apology at Nagpada police station.

Maharashtra assembly elections scheduled for November 20
Upcoming elections

The controversy comes in the backdrop of the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections.

Shaina NC is contesting for the Mumbadevi seat in the elections, which are scheduled to be held on November 20 with results expected on November 23.