Condemning the Gandhi scion's decision to start the second leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra from the violence-stricken state of Manipur, the former Congress MLA also went on to accuse Rahul Gandhi of turning the road show into a "tamasha" and a "picnic".
National Commission of Women (NCW) condemned the offensive remark made by Randeep Surjewala and asked the Chief Election Commissioner to take immediate action against him
"Why do we elect MLA/MP? So that they can raise our voices, and get our views accepted. They are not Hema Malini who is made MP to lick her," Surjewala was heard saying, the video of which is going viral on social media.
"I do not feel comfortable with the directionless way in which the Congress party is moving forward today. I can neither raise anti-Sanatana slogans nor abuse the wealth creators of the country. I am resigning from all posts and primary membership of the Congress party," Vallabh said.
The party's decision comes after Nirupam was removed from the list of star campaigners for the Congress party in Lok Sabha general elections 2024 earlier in the day.
Vijender Singh's switch to the BJP triggered a memefest on social media as users mocked the Congress party over its inability to inspire its leaders, let alone the voters.