Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dubbed former BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri's controversial reference to her cheeks as "ridiculous", and said important issues should be discussed during the Delhi assembly polls instead of such irrelevant matters.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi condemned BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks about her 'cheeks' as a distraction from real issues. The controversy ignites as Delhi's elections approach, with BJP and Congress candidates,

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday slammed former BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri over his controversial reference to her cheeks, calling it "ridiculous" and "irrelevant". The Wayanad MP also took a jibe at the BJP leader saying that he did not speak about his own cheeks.

Priyanka Gandhi further said it is important to discuss critical issues ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections instead of speaking about irrelevant topics.

Ramesh Bidhuri, who is fighting upcoming Delhi polls against Chief Minister Atishi, has said he would make the roads of Kalkaji as smooth as Priyanka’s cheeks if elected MLA.

BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's sexist remark against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi is the latest flashpoint between the two political parties.

Delhi Pradesh Youth Congress and NSUI protested against BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri for his remarks about Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. They demanded Bidhuri apologize and cancel his candidacy for the upcoming polls.

BJP Leader Ramesh Bidhuri is not new to controversies surrounding his public statements. Last year, he invited widespread condemnation over his outburst against then BSP MP Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha.

Lekin main aapko vishwas dilata hoon, kaise Okhla ki sadkein humne bana di hain, Sangam Vihar ki bana di hain, isi tarah, Kalkaji… ki saari ki saari sadkein, Priyanka Gandhi ke gaal jaisi zaroor bana denge.