NCW takes suo moto cognizance of Mahua Moitra's remarks on Rekha Sharma

New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo moto cognizance of the derogatory remarks made by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra against NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma.
These crude remarks are not only outrageous but also a severe violation of a woman's right to dignity, the NCW said in a press release. Upon careful consideration, the Commission has determined that Moitra's remarks fall under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, it added.
Condemning the defamatory statements, the NCW said that the derogatory nature of these remarks, particularly directed at the Chairperson of NCW during her official visit to Hathras, is profoundly reprehensible and urges strict legal action against Moitra.
The NCW said that it has initiated legal proceedings against Moitra and it has filed a formal complaint with the Delhi Police. A letter has been sent to the Lok Sabha Speaker at the Parliament which stated that the remarks made by Moitra, are condemnable in the strongest possible
words and being a Member of Parliament, it is unbecoming of her stature.
The NCW has urged the Speaker to look into the matter and take appropriate action against Moitra.
Mahua Moitra sparked a fresh row as she posted a derogatory reply on 'X' to a video that showed NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma arriving at the site of the Hathras stampede site with a person holding an umbrella over her head.
NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma. Commenting on a video posted on X showing the NCW chairperson's arrival at the site of a stampede that recently took place in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, Mahua wrote, "She is too busy holding up her boss' pyjamas".
In response, the Trinamool MP hit back saying that she is in Nadia and the Delhi Police can take action against her immediately, adding that she can hold her own "umbrella".
"Come on @DelhiPolice please take action immediately on these suo moto orders. Am in Nadia in case you need me in the next 3 days to make a quick arrest. I Can Hold My Own Umbrella," Moitra said in a post on 'X'.
"Also @DelhiPolice while you're at it can you please register an FIR against another serial offender under your new Act. I Can Hold My Old Umbrella," Moitra said in another post sharing screenshots of Rekha Sharma's previous tweets taking digs at various political leaders of the INDIA bloc. (ANI)