NCW notice to Vivek Oberoi for ‘crass’ tweet against Aish

New Delhi, May 20 

The National Commission for Women today sent a notice to actor Vivek Oberoi and asked him to give an explanation for sharing an “insulting” and “misogynist” post on Twitter comparing poll results and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s personal life.

The actor’s post is “extremely offensive, unethical and shows disrespect towards the dignity and respect of women in general”, the women’s panel said in its notice. “You have made insulting and misogynistic post on Twitter carrying picture of a minor girl and a woman... you had drawn a sly comparison between the poll result and a woman’s personal life,” the notice said.

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma tweeted, “This tweet is absolutely disgusting, distasteful, and degrading a women...” — PTI