BJP MP Hema Malini bats for Jaya

Dhanbad, Jharkhand, Mar 20 (UNI) Filmstar-turned-BJP MP Hema Malini has said that disqualified Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan should be re-elected as she had played a crucial role in the House as an Opposition member.

Talking to newspersons here she, however, made it clear that it was her individual view and not the party's opinion.

''Ms Bachchan used to raise important questions of public interest in the upper house of Parliament,'' the actress said.

When asked whether the same yardstick should be applied to AICC President Sonia Gandhi, who is reportedly holding many posts, she said it was too early to comment.

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