una game BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri Faces Flak On Derogatory Remarks Against Priyanka Gandhi, CM Atishi
This is not the first time Bidhuri has come under fire. His comments against fellow Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali in 2023 were termed communal.Photo: File photo This is not the first time Bidhuri has come under fire. His comments against fellow Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali in 2023 were termed communal.Photo: File photo
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Ramesh Bidhuri drew widespread criticism following his controversial and sexist comments against Indian National Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Delhi CM Atishi. una game
Bidhuri, who is the candidate from Kalkaji seat for Delhi Assembly polls later this year, in a public rally compared the the condition of roads in Kalkaji will be like “Priyanka’s cheeks”. “Main aapko vishwas dilata hoon, kaise Okhla ki sadkein humne bana di hain, Sangam Vihar ki bana di hain, isi tarah, Kalkaji… ki saari ki saari sadkein, Priyanka Gandhi ke gaal jaisi zaroor bana denge,” media reports quoted Bidhuri. He compared his statement with that of Rashtriya Janata Dal’s chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. “Lalu (Prasad Yadav) ne kaha tha Bihar main ki Bihar ki sadkon ko main Hema Malini ji ke gaalon jaisi bana dunga. Lalu ne jhoot bola tha. Nahi bana paaya,” Bidhuri said.
Reacting to this, Atishi in a press conference said:"I want to tell Ramesh Bidhuri, my father was a teacher throughout his life, he has taught thousands of children coming from poor and lower-middle-class families, now he is 80 years old...now he is really ill that he can't even walk without help. Will you (Ramesh Bidhuri) do such a dirty thing for the sake of election? He has come down to the situation where he is abusing an old man. I never thought that this country's politics could stoop so low...."
The 36-year-old said that despite cricket drawing a lot of attention, it just is always special when the Indian hockey team clinches a medal.
Additionally, at a 'Parivartan Rally' in Rohini, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi later addressed, Bidhuri said that Atishi changed her surname from Marlena to Singh. "This Marlena (surname used earlier by Atishi) became Singh, changed name. Kejriwal swore over his children not to go with the corrupt Congress, Marlena changed father. Earlier, she was Marlena, now she has become Singh. This is their character," PTI quoted Bidhuri.
Bidhuri’s comments were condemned by both AAP and congress who accused the BJP leader of misogyny and being anti women .
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate in a post on X targeted BJP and said the comments on Priyanka Gandhi are shameless. “What else can be expected from a man who used foul language against his fellow MP in the House and did not receive any punishment? Bidhuri’s statement regarding Priyanka Gandhi is not only shameful but also shows his disgusting mentality towards women. Will PM Modi or BJP Chief JP Nadda say anything? The father of this anti-women language and thinking is Modi himself — who uses words like mangalsutra (nuptial chain) and mujra (dance of courtesans). For this, not only Bidhuri but the BJP should apologise,” she said.
'Wilful And Blatant Violation Of The Model Code Of Conduct'Bidhuri’s comments against Gandhi attracted responses from Atishi who said: “The BJP is anti-women, and this is well-known. But it is deeply concerning that the responsibility for Delhi’s security lies in the hands of this same party. Bidhuri’s remarks reveal the mindset of the party. If BJP leaders, former parliamentarians, and Assembly election candidates hold such views about women, how can the BJP ensure the safety of women in Delhi?”
On Bidhuri’s comments on CM Atishi’s surname, media reports quoting AAP said that this exposes BJP’s anti-women mindset. The party in a statement said: “Ramesh Bidhuri’s abusive remarks against a sitting female CM expose BJP’s anti-women mindset. If he behaves this way now, imagine the treatment ordinary women would face if he becomes an MLA by mistake… Arvind Kejriwal, as a son and brother to Delhi’s women, has ensured free bus rides, CCTVs, and bus marshals for their safety. His promise of a Rs 2,100 monthly allowance for mothers and sisters has rattled the BJP, which is now openly hurling abuses at women of Delhi.”
This is not the first time Bidhuri has come under fire for his comments. His comments against fellow Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali in 2023 were termed communal. The matter was referred to the Privileges Committee.
best online slots real moneyAfter his comments drew flak across political parties, Bidhuri apologised on X and tagged Naddauna game, Delhi BJP in-charge Baijayant Panda and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva. He said: “Some people are making statements on social media for political gain with a wrong perception based on a statement given by me in some context. My intention was not to insult anyone. But still, if anyone has been hurt then I express my regret.”
