Shocked and sad, says Hebbalkar accusing BJP MLC of using derogatory word

Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, who has accused BJP MLC C T Ravi of using a derogatory word against her in the Legislative Council, on Friday said she is in "great shock and sadness" following the incident.

The Minister said the derogatory word was used against her repeatedly and humiliated, as she tried to counter the BJP leader for making certain disrespectful comments against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

"...I'm in great shock, sadness. Soon after the incident happened, my daughter-in-law called me and told me you are a warrior, we are all with you.

My son who is in Bengaluru called me and tried to instill confidence in me, he is behind me. People of my constituency are behind me. Congress party is behind me," emotional Hebbalkar said.

Speaking to reporters here, she said there was a protest on remarks against BR Ambedkar in the Council and the Chairman had adjourned the House for 10 minutes, and when she was seated in her seat Ravi made some derogatory comments against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.