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Women rights activists on Sunday condemned BJP spokesperson Shaina NC who took a jibe at former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati by saying that she is confused whether the BSP chief is 'he' or 'she'. She said this while participating in Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) event at Jaipur.

AIPWA Secretary Kavita Krishnan said that this is anti-women statement by a spokesperson of ruling party. She also said that such statement implies that a woman who does not wear saree or have short hair is somewhat not womanly enough.

"This is a deeply condemnable statement, it's shocking that someone who is a spokesperson of a ruling establishment, of the ruling party in this country and a woman herself is extremely shameful. This kind of statement everyday by BJP leaders in programs which are supposedly meant for women's empowerment is specially ridiculous and shocking," she added.

Meanwhile, National Federation of Indian Women general secretary Annie Raja also condemned Shaina NC's remark.

"Shaina needs to talk about Mayawati's political work not about her gender. Making such statement is insulting, unnecessary," said Raja.

(AW: Arun Kumar)