BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri’s comment on Priyanka Gandhi, apologises

NEW DELHI: A political controversy has emerged following remarks by Ramesh Bidhuri, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Delhi’s Kalkaji assembly constituency. During a public rally, Bidhuri stated, “I assure you that just as we made the roads in Okhla and Sangam Vihar, we will make all the roads in Kalkaji like Priyanka Gandhi’s cheeks.”

BJP घोर महिला विरोधी है

रमेश बिधूड़ी का प्रियंका गांधी जी के संदर्भ में दिया बयान शर्मनाक ही नहीं उनकी औरतों के बारे में कुत्सित मानसिकता दिखाता है

लेकिन जिस आदमी ने सदन में अपने साथी सांसद को गंदी गालियां दी हों, और कोई सज़ा ना मिली हो उससे और क्या उम्मीद की जा सकती है?… pic.twitter.com/JRdC9bxzrw

— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) January 5, 2025

The comment has drawn sharp criticism from various political leaders. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate condemned the remark as “shameful,” accusing the BJP of fostering an anti-women mindset. She expressed her disgust on social media, stating, “Ramesh Bidhuri’s statement regarding Priyanka Gandhi is not only shameful but also shows his disgusting mentality towards women.”

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ये है BJP का प्रत्याशी इसकी भाषा सुनिए ये है BJP का महिला सम्मान।
क्या ऐसे नेताओं के हाथ में दिल्ली की महिलाओं का सम्मान सुरक्षित है? pic.twitter.com/sLKSBjSbQi

— Sanjay Singh AAP (@SanjayAzadSln) January 5, 2025

Initially, Ramesh Bidhuri defended his statement, suggesting that similar remarks had been made by others without controversy. He stated, “Hema Malini is also a woman… Congress should rectify first, then we will also rectify.”

किसी संदर्भ में मेरे द्वारा दिये गये बयान पर कुछ लोग ग़लत धारणा से राजनैतिक लाभ के लिए सोशल मीडिया पर बयान दे रहे है। मेरा आशय किसी को अपमानित करने का नहीं था। परंतु फिर भी अगर किसी भी व्यक्ति को दुख हुआ है तो मैं खेद प्रकट करता हूँ।@JPNadda @Virend_Sachdeva @PandaJay @ANI…

— Ramesh Bidhuri (@rameshbidhuri) January 5, 2025

However, facing mounting pressure, Bidhuri later expressed regret and retracted his comment by putting up a post on X.

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The incident has sparked widespread discussions on social media platforms, with users expressing their opinions on the matter. The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about the tone and nature of political discourse in India, particularly regarding comments about women in politics.

The controversy surrounding Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks underscores the sensitivity required in political communication, especially concerning gender-related issues. The incident has prompted calls for more respectful and responsible discourse among political leaders.