Chennai, Nov. 8 -- Actor and BJP leader Sarath Kumar has strongly reacted to the recent incident where Tamil actress Gouri G Kishan was asked an inappropriate question about her weight during a press conference.

Calling the journalist's remarks "below the belt," Sarath said that such behaviour was unacceptable in a civilised society.

While speaking to the media, Sarath said, "... It is condemnable and below the belt to ask such a question to a woman. Respect for women is essential in any civilised society, and what he has done is completely wrong."

Earlier, actress Gouri Kishan had spoken to ANI about the same incident, describing the journalist's question as "ridiculous."

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