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BJP senior Kailash Vijayvargiya draws flak for calling Sandhya Yadav ‘like my daughter’
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🗓 22 Sep 2026, 11:16 AM
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Senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya’s comment that Sandhya Yadav is ‘like my daughter’ has sparked criticism from opposition parties and netizens in Madhya Pradesh.
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party figure Kailash Vijayvargiya caused a stir in Madhya Pradesh after he described party member Sandhya Yadav as “like my daughter.” The remark, made during a public interaction, was quickly picked up by local media and social platforms.
Opposition leaders condemned the comment as inappropriate, arguing that it reflected a patronising attitude towards women in politics. Several opposition parties called for Vijayvargiya to apologise and warned that such language could alienate female supporters.
The BJP’s state unit issued a brief statement saying the leader’s words were intended as a personal compliment and not meant to offend anyone. However, netizens continued to debate the suitability of such remarks for a public figure, with many urging a more respectful discourse.
No official apology has been recorded as of now, and the episode adds to ongoing discussions about gender sensitivity within Indian political circles.
Opposition leaders condemned the comment as inappropriate, arguing that it reflected a patronising attitude towards women in politics. Several opposition parties called for Vijayvargiya to apologise and warned that such language could alienate female supporters.
The BJP’s state unit issued a brief statement saying the leader’s words were intended as a personal compliment and not meant to offend anyone. However, netizens continued to debate the suitability of such remarks for a public figure, with many urging a more respectful discourse.
No official apology has been recorded as of now, and the episode adds to ongoing discussions about gender sensitivity within Indian political circles.