Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal condemns Karnataka's Congress MLA for his sexist comments against BJP candidate Gayathri Siddeshwara. Nehwal's response highlights the importance of respecting women's empowerment and denounces regressive attitudes towards women in politics.
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00:00 A story that had sparked outrage and condemnation across the nation.
00:08 Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal had slammed Karnataka Congress MLA Shamanur Shiv Shankarappa
00:15 for its sexist comments against women, particularly targeting BJP candidate Gayatri Siddeshwara.
00:23 Karnataka's Davangere Congress MLA Shamanur Shiv Shankarappa sparked controversy with
00:28 his remarks aimed at BJP candidate Gayatri Siddeshwara.
00:33 In his speech, he questioned Siddeshwara's ability to engage in public speaking, reducing
00:39 her to kitchen duties, and implying that women are only suited for domestic roles.
00:45 In response, Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal took to Twitter to express her outrage.
00:52 She criticized the sexist remarks, highlighting the achievements of women and condemning the
00:57 derogatory attitude towards them.
01:00 Saina Nehwal's tweet, which garnered significant attention, called out the regressive mindset
01:06 reflected in Shiv Shankarappa's comments.
01:09 She emphasized the importance of empowering women and denounced the perpetuation of gender
01:15 stereotypes.
01:16 Nehwal highlighted the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill and the strides made in women's
01:22 empowerment under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
01:27 She underscored the dissonance between legislative progress and the persistence of misogyny in
01:33 society.
01:34 Shiv Shankarappa's remarks have elicited widespread condemnation from various quarters, with many
01:40 expressing dismay over such regressive attitudes towards women in politics.
01:46 Political leaders, activists, and citizens alike have called for accountability and respect
01:51 for gender equality.
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