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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Don't like women who wear revealing clothes': BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya gives another filthy statement, watch video
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister and senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya has drawn criticism once again for his comments on women's attire. Speaking at a public event in Indore, the Urban Development Minister expressed disapproval of what he described as "skimpy clothes" worn by young women."In Western culture, women wearing fewer clothes are considered beautiful. I don't agree with that," he said. "In India, we appreciate women who dress modestly, wear jewellery, and present themselves gracefully."Mr. Vijayvargiya made these remarks while drawing an analogy between short speeches and short dresses. "There's a belief in the West that women in fewer clothes and leaders who speak less are appreciated. But I don't believe that. To me, women are forms of goddesses and should dress accordingly," he also mentioned that he often asks young women who approach him for selfies to dress "properly" next time."Sometimes girls come for selfies, and I tell them, 'Beta, come in proper clothes next time, then we'll take a photo,'" he isn't the first instance of Vijayvargiya's remarks stirring backlash. At a Hanuman Jayanti event in 2022, he made similar statements, criticizing young women's clothing. "Girls today wear such inappropriate clothes... We call women goddesses, but they don't look like that. Some resemble Shurpanakha. God gave you a beautiful body, at least dress decently. Teach your children values," he had said then.
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
At Indore event, MP minister Kailash Vijayvargiya stirs row — ‘Don't like women wearing skimpy clothes'
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has stirred up the hornet's nest yet again. At a recent public event held in Indore, Vijayvargiya said he didn't 'like girls who wear skimpy clothes'. In a speech he made at the event, Vijayvargiya, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Madhya Pradesh's minister for urban development and parliamentary affairs, drew comparisons between Indian and Western culture, saying: 'Here in India, we consider a girl beautiful when she dresses well, wears jewellery, and adorns herself gracefully. In the West, a woman wearing fewer clothes is considered beautiful. I don't agree with that'. Continuing his comparison, he said: 'There's a saying in Western countries that a woman who wears fewer clothes is considered very beautiful, just as a leader who speaks less is considered good. But I don't believe in that. I believe a woman is a form of the goddess. She should wear nice clothes. I don't find women in revealing clothes attractive'. VIDEO | Here is what MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya (@KailashOnline ) says on women who wear skimpy clothes: 'I believe women should dress beautifully in Indian attire, as it is highly regarded in our culture. But, in some other countries, women who wear less clothes are often… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 5, 2025 He then went on to say: 'Sometimes girls come to take selfies with me. I tell them – 'Beta, come in proper clothes next time, then we'll take a photo'.' Vijayvargiya's team have refused to comment on the issue. Meanwhile, the Congress claimed the comments 'showed the BJP mentality'. 'Their mentality has been exposed to the public,' Congress spokesperson Abhinav Barolia told The Indian Express. This is not the first time Vijayvargiya has made comments on women's clothing. While attending a Hanuman Jayanti event in Indore in 2023, he remarked: 'I won't lie on Hanuman Jayanti… but girls these days wear such filthy clothes… We call women goddesses, but they don't appear that way… They look like Shurpanakha (a demoness from Hindu mythology). God has given you a beautiful body, at least wear decent clothes. Teach your children values'.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘I don't like women in revealing dresses': MP minister Vijayvargiya makes controversial remark; likens clothing to morality
NEW DELHI: In a bizarre remark, Madhya Pradesh minister and senior leader on Thursday claimed that he "doesn't like women who wear revealing clothes" and that he refuses to take photos with them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'I believe women should dress beautifully in Indian attire, as it is highly regarded in our culture,' he said. 'But, in some other countries, women who wear less clothes are often considered to be fashionable similarly politicians who give fewer speeches are good. This is a saying in other countries, I don't believe in this. I view women as goddesses, and they should wear good clothes. I don't like women or girls who wear revealing clothes, to the point where I refuse to take photos with them. ' Not the first time This is not the first time that Vijayvargiya has commented on the dressing choices of women. In 2024, Vijayvargiya had received widespread criticism for comparing women in 'bad dresses' to Shurpanakha – a demoness from the Ramayana. That earlier statement, made at a religious gathering in Indore, had sparked furious responses from across the political spectrum. 'We see goddess in women. But (with) the kind of bad dresses the girls wear and move around, they do not embody goddesses but look like Shurpanakha,' he had said. 'God has given you a good and beautiful body… dress well, friends.' Opposition leaders had slammed Vijayvargiya then saying, 'Are we living under Talibani rule that the government will tell women what to wear, what to eat and whom to meet?' asked All India Mahila Congress chief Netta D'Souza. She also questioned the 'silence' of Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate had accused the BJP of harbouring a disrespectful attitude towards women. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'What Kailash Vijayvargiya is saying shows the love for 'Shurpanakha' within the BJP,' she said. 'This is the character of the BJP.' The Trinamool Congress had also condemned the remarks. MP Jawhar Sircar called it a 'sexist' statement that 'reveals the low mentality of the party', while Sushmita Dev called it 'shameful'. 'India continues to walk backwards under the leadership of PM Modi,' the party posted on social media.
NDTV
6 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Don't Like Girls Who...": Another Unfiltered Comment From Kailash Vijayvargiya
Bhopal: Senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has stirred controversy once again with his remarks about women's clothing. Speaking at a public event in Indore, Mr Vijayvargiya said, "I don't like girls who wear skimpy clothes". Referring to Western culture, the Urban Development Minister said, "In the West, a woman wearing fewer clothes is considered beautiful. I don't agree with that. Here in India, we consider a girl beautiful when she dresses well, wears jewelry, and adorns herself gracefully." He made the remarks while drawing a comparison between short speeches and short dresses. "There's a saying in Western countries that a woman who wears fewer clothes is considered very beautiful, just as a leader who speaks less is considered good. But I don't believe in that. I believe a woman is a form of the goddess. She should wear nice clothes. I don't find women in revealing clothes attractive," he said. "Sometimes girls come to take selfies with me. I tell them - 'Beta, come in proper clothes next time, then we'll take a photo,'" he added. This isn't the first time Mr Vijayvargiya has sparked backlash with his statements. In 2022, attending a Hanuman Jayanti event in Indore, he had said: "I won't lie on Hanuman Jayanti... but girls these days wear such filthy clothes... We call women goddesses, but they don't appear that way... They look like Shurpanakha (a demoness from Hindu mythology). God has given you a beautiful body, at least wear decent clothes. Teach your children values".
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt orders probe into Turkish firm working on Indore Metro project
Indore: Amid plans to start the Indore Metro operations on May 31, Madhya Pradesh govt has ordered a probe against a Turkey-based firm — which has been assigned the contract for fare collections — to scrutinise its possible involvement in any anti-India activities . The Turkish firm Asis Elektronik ve Bilisim Sistemleri (AEBS, or Asis Electronics and Information Systems) was awarded the automatic fare collection (AFC) contract last year. There were three bidders in the technical round, and AEBS won as its bid of Rs 186.5 crore was well below MPMRCL's estimate of Rs 230 crore. Congress has raised concerns over AEBS' alleged defence ties, noting that its subsidiary, AsisGuard, manufactures drones that were used by Pakistan to target India during the recent Op Sindoor conflict. Upon discovering the Turkish firm's involvement in the Indore Metro fare collection system, Madhya Pradesh urban development minister Kailash Vijayvargiya ordered an investigation. "Nation is supreme. there is no place for anti-India mentality," he posted on X on Monday. "It's alleged that drones manufactured by Turkish company 'AsisGuard', were recently used in anti-India activities. The serious fact is that this same company 'Assis' is currently contracted for the work of a digital system in Bhopal and Indore Metro projects. In this regard, instructions have been given to officials to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation," he said. "If it is found that the company has direct or indirect links with anti-India elements or its products have been used against India's security, the company's contract will be terminated. We will not compromise with the nation's honour, security and self-respect," he added. "For us, national duty is paramount. Any kind of sympathy or cooperation with anyone who stands against India's sovereignty, no matter who he is, is intolerable," Vijayvargiya remarked. The Turkish firm has been assigned the task of designing, manufacturing, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning the Metro ticketing system. In the first phase, Indore Metro will be operational on the 6km-long 'Super Priority Corridor' that has five stations. Work on the first phase of Bhopal Metro, 7.5 km-long, is yet to be completed.
