Congress parliamentarian Sanjay Nirupam’s derogatory remark on actress-activist-politician Smriti Irani calling her a ‘Thumke wali’ a few days ago has triggered off a public uproar. Smriti has undertaken serious legal action against the offensive remark. She spoke to <em>Tellychakkar.com</em> about the lack of respect for women in society and in parliament. <strong>Don’t you think there is a basic lack of respect for women in our society? </strong>