Hyderabad, Oct. 16 -- Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan, while addressing an all-male panchayat in Chapaur village of Saharanpur on Sunday, October 12, revealed that she was called a "mulli" amid tensions following the vandalism of a Shiva temple in the area.

Condemning the incident, Hasan - who represents the Kairana constituency - said the destruction of any religious place was "unacceptable" and demanded strict action against the culprits "regardless of their community."

Speaking emotionally, she said, "Mujhe mulli kaha gaya (I was called a mulli). But the manner in which language was used about wealth, community, and women's character - will we give this message across our country that such is my society?"

Hasan also said she had been ...