Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 1 : After filing a complaint against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant over his "imported maal" remark, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said on Friday that the law will make its course adding that she has done what a self-respecting woman should do.
"FIR has been registered - regarding outraging the modesty of woman and defamation as he has used derogatory remark. We are here to work actively. If he had to discuss, he should have discussed over work. The law will take its course, I have done what a self-respecting woman should do," the Shiv Sena leader told ANI.
While talking to the reporters, Shaina slammed the Maha Vikas Aghadi for not respecting women saying that the women of Maharashtra will give them a befitting reply.
"We all know that "MahaVinashAghadi" don't respect women... Ma Mumba Devi's blessing is with me, I am a woman but not "maal". If you are to make derogatory remarks against any woman, then this is the FIR and the law will take its course. Mumbai Police has registered a case under BNS sections - 79 and 356 (2)... When you outrage the modesty of a woman, do you think that the woman will keep quiet? Women of Maharashtra will give them a befitting reply," she said.
Sections 79 and 356(2) of BNS invoked in the case registered at Nagpada Police Station against Arvind Sawant on a complaint by Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC over his "imported maal" remark.
Meanwhile, after facing backlash for allegedly calling Shiv Sena candidate from Mumbadevi for upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, Shaina NC "imported maal," Arvind Sawant on Friday claimed that did not mention Shaina's name and said that he is the true victim of defamation.
Sawant clarified that his remark was about outsiders not being suitable in the local context, adding that Shaina is a friend whom he respects. "I never mentioned her name. I only said that someone who is an outsider will not be able to work here. It's their habit to create uproar," he said while speaking to ANI.
He also criticized PM Modi, accusing him of expertise in falsehoods and referencing the alleged Rs 75,000 crore irrigation scam involving NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who was later made Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
"The PM is an expert in lying. He alleged an irrigation scam of Rs 75,000 crore and later made that person the minister. The party which has such character - will they speak the truth? PM Modi said nothing about the Manipur incident. When PM Modi went for his election campaign - the Prajwal Revanna case was before everyone, who went to campaign for his father?... The party which has such a weak foundation will blame others. They want to set a narrative," Sawant said.
Sawant further defended his 55-year political career, saying he has always respected women and accused his opponents of trying to tarnish his reputation.
"They file defamation cases, yet it is they who are defaming me. I condemn their intent. I have been in politics for 55 years, and have always respected women. Those who are supporting her - ask them to answer whatever questions I have asked... Shaina NC is my friend, she has worked for me, and I respect her... They are 'satta jihadi' people, as our leader Uddhav Thackeray says," Sawant added.
This controversy began when Sawant allegedly referred to Shaina as "imported maal," saying, "Look at her condition. She was in the BJP all her life and now she went to another party. Imported 'maal' doesn't work here; only original 'maal' does."
The Maharashtra Assembly election is set to take place on November 20, with vote counting for all 288 constituencies scheduled for November 23.