President's daughter shocked over brother Abhijit's sexist remark on women
Hyderabad, Dec 27: President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee has expressed "shock and anguish" over her brother Congress MP Abhijit Mukherjee's sexist remark about "dented and painted women" making it a fashion holding candle marches
Ms Mukherjee said here today: "I am utterly shocked and anguished by this statement. I have known him since childhood, and I don't know why he did say that. I apologize on his behalf."
The sister goes on say: "We have been brought up in different ways."
On protests against gangrape, Sharmistha Mukherjee said, "I have said earlier too, that this protest is not about a case, it is about an array of such rape cases and the laws should be made strict. Moreover, quick implementation of law is important. It's the responsibility of the state to provide security to women."
The sister goes on say: "We have been brought up in different ways."
On protests against gangrape, Sharmistha Mukherjee said, "I have said earlier too, that this protest is not about a case, it is about an array of such rape cases and the laws should be made strict. Moreover, quick implementation of law is important. It's the responsibility of the state to provide security to women."