BJP leaders today held protests across the state over Kamal Nath's 'item' jibe against state minister Imarti Devi, who is also fighting the bypolls. Imarti Devi had switched over to the BJP with Jyotiraditya Scindia. While addressing a poll rally for her rival, Kamal Nath called her an 'item'. Jyotiraditya Scindia held a silent protest in Indore, while CM Chouhan held a similar protest in Bhopal. Chouhan later hit out at Sonia Gandhi, saying she should take action against Kamal Nath for his anti-women remark.