In a new low in politics, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) UP state vice president has compared BSP chief Mayawati to a prostitute.

BJP leader Dayashankar Singh made the objectionable statement on Tuesday when he was on a Mau visit after being appointed as the vice president of the party’s state unit.

Dayashankar said, “Even a prostitute fulfils her commitment after she is paid. But Mayawati sells party tickets to anyone who paid her the highest amount. If someone gives her Rs 1 cr for a ticket she will give it to other person who is offering Rs 2 cr.”

“Mayawati has become worse than a prostitute and abandons the ideals of Kanshi Ram,” Dayashankar added.

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He also said that BJP will win more than 300 seats in the upcoming UP Assembly elections.

Lambasting BJP, BSP chief Mayawati said, "It is clear that BJP is scared by BSP's growing influence in UP and other states and that's why they are giving such statements".

Meanwhile, the BJP has distanced itself from Dayashankar Singh’s remark.

IP singh, state spokesperson UP BJP said, “It's a personal statement by the newly appointed state vice president. Surely party's efforts will be hit by such statements. Party will take a call on this issue.

UP BJP chief Keshav Prasad Maurya has apologised for Dayashankar’s objectionable remarks. “I think this is wrong and I apologise. Such words shouldn't be used,” said Keshav Maurya.

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: We respect Mayawati and we condemn such statement made by any person.

Ghulam Nabi Azad: It shows the mentality of the BJP.