Overview
- Thakur made the comments at a religious event in Bhopal earlier this month, urging parents to punish daughters who visit the homes of non-Hindus.
- She told parents to make their minds strong and to consider breaking their daughters' legs if they disobey, saying punishment is warranted when girls reject family values.
- Her address advised keeping girls from leaving home by any means, including beating, scolding, explaining, calming, or showing love.
- The Congress condemned the remarks and accused the BJP of promoting hatred and communal division through such rhetoric.
- Congress spokesperson Bhupendra Gupta questioned the broader narrative on conversions, noting only seven convictions in Madhya Pradesh, and no legal or party disciplinary action had been reported by late October 21–22.