The BJP leader was booked after a petition was filed at the Bombay high court recently by residents seeking registration of an FIR against him for the hate speech, which they felt could cause differences between religious groups
To be sure, the problem of misogynist mindsets extends beyond politics. But political leaders and parties will have to take the lead in ushering in change.
On Tuesday, the BJP went to the poll panel with a complaint over what it claimed was a biased response to its requests and complaints by state commissions in Opposition-ruled regions.