Critique Smriti Irani, but lose the sexism

April 20, 2015 15:32

About a week ago, I received a text on my phone from a Delhi-based BJP MP which made me extremely uncomfortable. Propriety demands that the MP not be named, but I think I can take the liberty of sharing his text which said "Our Bhabhiji looks to be in trouble, saviour will have a tough time saving her on return." Bhabhiji refers to Smriti Irani in the most sexist and derogatory way.

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