Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Home Minister Narottam Mishra are observing a two-hour silent protest in Bhopal against former Chief Minister Kamal Nath's alleged remarks, referring to BJP leader Imarti Devi as an "item".
Another BJP leader, Jyotiraditya Scindia, is leading a silent protest in Indore, where several ministers of the state, are also present.
The two-hour silent protest started at 10 am on Monday.
Earlier on Sunday also, Chouhan had expressed his objections over the choice of words by the Congress leader for a "daughter who served the Congress for so long".
"It is an insult not only to Imarti Devi, but also to Madhya Pradesh's daughters and sisters. Kamal Nath is using objectionable words for a daughter who served the Congress for so long. It is a country where Mahabharat took place when Draupadi was disrespected. People won't tolerate it. Shame on him," Chouhan said.
On Sunday, former chief minister Nath had allegedly referred to BJP leader Imarti Devi as an "item", sparking a controversy.
Twenty-eight assembly seats will go to by-polls in Madhya Pradesh on November 3.
(ANI)
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