New Delhi: The National Commission for Women on Monday strongly condemned the 'extremely derogatory' remarks made by SP leader Azam Khan against actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada and issued a show cause notice to him. Citing news reports, the NCW said the alleged remarks made by him were "offensive, unethical and show disrespect towards the dignity of women".

"The Commission strongly condemns such irresponsible and disparaging comment on the matter. You are required to provide a satisfactory explanation to the Commission on the matter," NCW Under Secretary Barnali Shome said in the notice. National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma on Sunday termed Khan's below-the-belt remarks against the actor as "extremely disgraceful".