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Indore Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya Apologises for Body‑Shape Remark on Councillor Sandhya Yadav
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM
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Madhya Pradesh urban administration minister Kailash Vijayvargiya expressed regret after his remarks on councillor Sandhya Yadav’s physique sparked controversy, calling her like his own daughter.
Indore’s urban administration minister, Kailash Vijayvargiya, faced sharp criticism after he commented on the body shape of female councilor Sandhya Yadav during a public interaction. The remark, perceived as inappropriate, quickly ignited a political firestorm on social media and among local leaders.
In response to the growing backlash, Vijayvargiya issued an apology, stating that Sandhya Yadav is "like his own daughter" and that he has even held her on his lap while feeding her. He emphasized that his words were not intended to offend and expressed regret for any hurt caused.
Opposition parties and women's groups in Madhya Pradesh condemned the original comment as disrespectful, while some party colleagues welcomed the minister’s clarification. The incident highlights ongoing sensitivities around gender remarks in Indian politics.
In response to the growing backlash, Vijayvargiya issued an apology, stating that Sandhya Yadav is "like his own daughter" and that he has even held her on his lap while feeding her. He emphasized that his words were not intended to offend and expressed regret for any hurt caused.
Opposition parties and women's groups in Madhya Pradesh condemned the original comment as disrespectful, while some party colleagues welcomed the minister’s clarification. The incident highlights ongoing sensitivities around gender remarks in Indian politics.