Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pravin Darekar is facing action for allegedly passing a sexist remark that the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) would "kiss any painted cheeks," as per reports on Wednesday. An FIR was registered against him following a complaint by NCP's Rupali Chakankar in Pune.
Darekar made the said comment in Marathi during an address at a recent event in the Shirur area. Chakankar, alleging Darekar insulted Maharashtrian women with his statements, said they contained "objectionable references to women. Since then, the women across the state have condemned these remarks," as quoted by Indian Express.