What sexist minister Vayalar Ravi told woman scribe

February 14, 2013 14:08

Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi was caught on camera asking a woman journalist of Mathrubhumi TV channel whether she had any personal experiences with Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha P.J. Kurien who is embroiled in the Suryanelli sex scandal.

When the reporter asked Ravi if the High Command still stood by Kurien in the sex scandal issue, the Minister shot back: "Do you have anything personal against Kurien? I am sure you do. Has something happened between you and him in the past?"

The minister has apologised after a furor over the remarks.

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