Chandigarh, March 10 -- The Punjab State Commission for Women on Tuesday summoned Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira for his allegedly derogatory remarks against women.

Taking suo moto cognisance of the matter, the state women's commission has asked Khaira to appear for a statement on March 12.

In a social media post, Khaira allegedly made a derogatory comment against women while criticising the Punjab government's 'Mukh Mantri Mavan Dhiyan da Satkar Scheme.'

In a notice to the Congress leader, the Commission wrote, "The Punjab State Commission for Women may, in exercise of its powers under Section 12 of the 'Punjab State Commission for Women Act, 2001', take suo moto cognisance of any matter relating to violation of the rights, dign...