‘Low-Level’: CEC Rajiv Kumar Condemns Derogatory Remarks Against Women During Campaigning

The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, strongly condemned derogatory remarks made against women during the campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly polls. He directed officials to take stern action against those making such comments and emphasized the importance of respecting the honour and dignity of women in political discourse. Kumar urged all candidates and party leaders to elevate their rhetoric and conduct themselves with respect towards women. The poll panel had earlier issued directions to refrain from any actions that could be seen as disrespectful towards women, and Kumar reiterated the need for maintaining decorum and civility in public interactions.