Chandigarh, March 11 -- The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira for his alleged "derogatory" comments on social media about women celebrating the Rs.1,000 monthly financial assistance announced by the AAP government under the "Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satikar Yojna" in its fifth and final budget two days ago.

The condemnation resolution was moved by AAP MLA Saravjit Kaur Manuke and seconded by finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema during zero hour, following protests by the treasury bench members over the Congress leader's remarks. Cheema called the Congress anti-Dalit and anti-women. The House passed the resolution against the Congress leader by voice vote, with SAD membe...