An FIR was filed against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Monday for his alleged 'khaki underwear' remark directed at actor-turned politician Jaya Prada.
On Sunday, the SP leader made the purported remark at an election rally in Rampur, where Jaya Prada is pitted against him on a BJP ticket in the Lok Sabha elections.
Mr Khan, however, claimed he didn't refer to Jaya Prada in his speech, and said he will not contest the elections if proven guilty.
"I haven't named anyone. I know what I should say. If anyone can prove that I have named anyone anywhere and insulted anyone, then I'll not contest elections," he told news agency ANI.
Responding to the statement, Jaya Prada said Mr Khan shouldn't be allowed to contest elections.
"He shouldn't be allowed to contest elections. Because if this man wins, what will happen to democracy? There'll be no place for women in society. Where will we go? Should I die, then you'll be satisfied? You think that I'll get scared & leave Rampur? But I won't leave," she was quoted as saying by ANI.
Here are the Highlights of the Azam Khan and Jaya Prada controversy:
Union Minister Smriti Irani in Amethi on Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's remark: Derogatory comments were being made on a woman and SP leaders were sitting silently. I urge them that politics has its own place and respect for women in India has its own. pic.twitter.com/P4X5dLCesk
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 15, 2019
