West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh defended his ‘wear bermuda’ remark on CM Mamata Banerjee.
Ghosh said that it is inappropriate for a woman to show her legs wearing a saree.
The BJP leader was speaking to the media in Kharagpur.
“She (Mamata) is our Chief Minister.
We expect her to act appropriately, befitting Bengal's culture.
A woman showing her legs in a saree is inappropriate.
I found it objectionable so I protested,” he said.
Ghosh had made the controversial remark while addressing a rally in Purulia on Tuesday.
He had said that Mamata should wear Bermuda shorts to show her plastered leg.
BJP and the ruling TMC are at loggerheads in poll-bound West Bengal.
Elections to the 294-member state Assembly will be held in eight phases starting March 27.
The final round of polling will take place on April 29, counting of votes on May 2.
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