BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Delhi CM Atishi and Priyanka Gandhi
The comments, criticized as sexist and derogatory, have drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders and sparked calls for accountability ahead of Delhi elections.
- BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri made controversial remarks about Delhi CM Atishi, targeting her surname and family, during a campaign rally in Rohini.
- Bidhuri also faced criticism for a separate comment comparing road development to the 'cheeks of Priyanka Gandhi,' later expressing regret and retracting his statement.
- Delhi CM Atishi broke down during a press conference, calling out the personal attacks and lamenting the degradation of political discourse in the country.
- AAP and Congress leaders have condemned the remarks, labeling them as reflective of an anti-women mindset within the BJP, while BJP leaders have urged restraint in campaign language.
- Protests erupted outside Bidhuri's residence, with opposition parties demanding stronger actions, including calls for his exclusion from the elections.