Sena questions lack of action against Ram Kadam

The Shiv Sena Thursday wondered "lack of action" against BJP MLA Ram Kadam whose remarks have caused a huge public outrage.

Kadam had told youngsters at a Dahi Handi event in suburban Ghatkopar on Monday that he would "abduct" a girl they like even if she rejects their proposal.

Rejecting Kadam's apology, Sena MLC Nilam Gorhe Thursday said the party would raise its demand for action against the MLA in the upcoming winter session of the state legislature.

"The BJP legislator's apology is not enough. He was arrogant enough to accuse his political rivals of twisting his remarks," Gorhe said.

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday slammed Kadam and appealed to the BJP to take strong action against the MLA.

Women members of the Sena Thursday staged a protest outside the state BJP office at Nariman Point in south Mumbai.

BJP spokesperson Shaina NC also slammed Kadam, saying she was shocked by his remarks.

Earlier in the day, Kadam twitted an apology.

He claimed that his comments on Dahi Handi day were blown out of context which has hurt the sentiments of women.

"I have repeatedly expressed my apologies. I once again tender my apology without going into the issue again," Kadam twitted.

The Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW) has issued a notice to Kadam and sought his response within eight days.

Maharashtra BJP spokesperson Madhav Bhandari on Wednesday sought to play down Kadam's remark and said as the MLA has expressed regret, the matter was over.