Communal, Abusive, Sexist—The Unofficial Ticket to Political Success
4 days ago

Communal, Abusive, Sexist—The Unofficial Ticket to Political Success

The Quint  

In the modern political landscape, doing good for the people no longer seems to be the key to success. Instead, making controversial, sexist, and communal remarks appears to be the new shortcut to gaining political power. The rise of a new ‘Caps’ course has led to a trend—politicians gaining election tickets and promotions based on their offensive rhetoric. From insulting female politicians like Priyanka Gandhi to making misogynistic remarks about Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Bidhuri's history of inappropriate comments spans years. Whether it’s communal remarks from Nitesh Rane in Maharashtra or sexist statements from Sadhana Singh in Uttar Pradesh, the story remains the same: offensive speech is often met with promotion, not punishment.

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‘Ramesh Bidhuri never spoke about his cheeks’: Priyanka Gandhi slams Delhi BJP candidate over ‘ridiculous’ remark
6 days, 17 hours ago

‘Ramesh Bidhuri never spoke about his cheeks’: Priyanka Gandhi slams Delhi BJP candidate over ‘ridiculous’ remark

Live Mint  

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday, condemned the statement of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramesh Bidhuri's on her 'cheeks', calling it "ridiculous" and "unnecessary." This comes amid the row over Bidhuri's remarks, where he stated that BJP would make all the roads in Kalkaji like the "cheeks of Priyanka Gandhi" if it comes to power. Bidhuri, who is BJP's …

BJP Candidate Ramesh Bidhuri Faces Backlash over his Remarks
1 week, 2 days ago

BJP Candidate Ramesh Bidhuri Faces Backlash over his Remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after the BJP announced its first list of candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls, the party faced embarrassment as its Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri on Sunday said that "after victory in the Delhi Assembly polls next month, he will develop smooth roads in the constituency like Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's cheeks". Mr Bidhuri made the …

‘Sexist’: Bidhuri faces criticism for Delhi CM, Priyanka Gandhi remarks
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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Sexist’: Bidhuri faces criticism for Delhi CM, Priyanka Gandhi remarks

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kalkaji seat candidate Ramesh Bidhuri has stirred a massive political controversy with two separate statements mentioning Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and Delhi chief minister Atishi, drawing strong criticism from both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday for the “distasteful” and “sexist” remarks. But I assure you just as we made the roads in …

BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri regrets after backlash over sexist jibe on Priyanka Gandhi: ‘I take my words back’
1 week, 2 days ago

BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri regrets after backlash over sexist jibe on Priyanka Gandhi: ‘I take my words back’

Live Mint  

Ramesh Bidhuri, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Delhi's Kalkaji assembly constituency expressed regret on Sunday over snide remark on Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi. Ramesh Bidhuri said, “I express regret over it and I take my words back,” reported ANI. Find out what sparked controversy The BJP candidate sparked controversy over his comments that he would develop roads in his …

‘Priyanka Gandhi ke gaalon jaisi…’: BJP Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri’s remark goes viral, Congress demands apology
1 week, 2 days ago

‘Priyanka Gandhi ke gaalon jaisi…’: BJP Kalkaji candidate Ramesh Bidhuri’s remark goes viral, Congress demands apology

Live Mint  

A video of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramesh Bidhuri making derogatory remarks against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi went viral on Sunday. In the video clip, Bidhuri could be heard saying, "I promise you that I will each build road of Kalkaji" smooth "like the cheeks of Priyanka Gandhi." just like we built roads of Okhla and Sangam Vihar, we will …

Ramesh Bidhuri courts controversy, vows to make road 'smooth as Priyanka Gandhi's cheeks', apologises later
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1 week, 3 days ago

Ramesh Bidhuri courts controversy, vows to make road 'smooth as Priyanka Gandhi's cheeks', apologises later

India TV News  

In yet another controversial statement, senior BJP leader and party candidate from Kalkaji Ramesh Bidhuri allegedly said that after he wins the assembly election in Delhi next month, he will develop smooth roads in the constituency like Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's "cheeks." In the purported video, Bidhusri said, "I assure you that just as we made the roads in Okhla …

Rescuing India from the altar of bigotry
6 months ago

Rescuing India from the altar of bigotry

New Indian Express  

While the successful conduct of our 18th Lok Sabha elections should have been a cause of celebration, it has been anything but celebratory for many of our fellow citizens. Ever since the results were announced, a spate of anti-Muslim violence has occurred, threatening to submerge the very idea of India we celebrate while conducting the world’s largest election. While replying …

PM Modi's remarks on Muslims aimed at communal polarization: Pinarayi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's remarks on Muslims aimed at communal polarization: Pinarayi

Deccan Chronicle  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that that the Lok Sabha elections is crucial to protect the Constitution and its core values like secularism, democracy, freedom, and national unity. He expressed concerns that these values are under threat from the NDA government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Vijayan, while addressing a press conference …

‘Exposed BJP’s face': Danish Ali takes swipe after Ramesh Bidhuri gets new role as poll in-charge
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Exposed BJP’s face': Danish Ali takes swipe after Ramesh Bidhuri gets new role as poll in-charge

Hindustan Times  

BSP MP Danish Ali on Thursday questioned the BJP's ethics after it appointed Ramesh Bidhuri, the MP who hurled Islamophobic slurs at Ali in the Parliament, as the election-in-charge of Rajasthan's Tonk district. Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali "If they think that they can consolidate majority vote by promoting such people, then they are mistaken," Ali said. Ramesh Bidhuri …

Reward? Asks opposition as Ramesh Bidhuri gets poll duty in Sachin Pilot's Tonk amid row
1 year, 3 months ago

Reward? Asks opposition as Ramesh Bidhuri gets poll duty in Sachin Pilot's Tonk amid row

Hindustan Times  

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri who was issued a showcause notice by the party after he abused BSP's Muslim MP Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha has been given the election duty in Rajasthan's Tonk. Opposition leaders said giving responsibility of the election in-charge amid the storm over his comments on Danish Ali only shows Bidhuri is being rewarded for his …

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri: Repeat offender of abusive statements
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri: Repeat offender of abusive statements

The Hindu  

South Delhi MP and BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri is no stranger to controversy and much of it is because of his offensive statements towards political rivals and fellow MPs as well. Shrimati Teacher of the Communist Party of India and Arpita Ghosh of the Trinamool Congress, made a complaint to then Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan about “abusive and sexist” …

BJP MP Bidhuri uses communal slurs in Lok Sabha; Opposition seeks his suspension, BJP sends show cause notice
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP MP Bidhuri uses communal slurs in Lok Sabha; Opposition seeks his suspension, BJP sends show cause notice

The Hindu  

Crude and communally charged slurs in Hindi to target Muslims were used by BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri on the floor of the Lok Sabha against Bahujan Samaj Party MP Kunwar Danish Ali late on Thursday evening, creating a political storm. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s expressions of regret right after the communal slurs were …

Explained: The row over BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri’s offensive remarks in Parliament
1 year, 3 months ago

Explained: The row over BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri’s offensive remarks in Parliament

Firstpost  

BSP MP Danish Ali has demanded action against BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri, who reportedly insulted him during a discussion in Parliament. “He [Bidhuri> has issued a warning that if there is any recurrence of such behaviour in future, strict action will be taken,” sources in the Lok Sabha secretariat said, reports The Indian Express. BJP leaders Harsh Vardhan and Ravi Shankar …

BJP member Ramesh Bidhuri uses communal remarks in Lok Sabha
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP member Ramesh Bidhuri uses communal remarks in Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

BJP member Ramesh Bidhuri used crude and communal slurs against Bahujan Samaj Party member Kunwar Danish Ali on the floor of the Lok Sabha late on September 21 evening, creating a political storm. Mr. Ali himself wrote to Mr. Birla, demanding that Mr. Bidhuri’s remarks be referred to the Privileges Committee of the Lok Sabha. During an exchange on some …

Decoding RSS chief’s speech
2 years, 3 months ago

Decoding RSS chief’s speech

Hindustan Times  

In his annual Vijayadashami speech, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat touched on many things — from how India could take advantage of its demographic dividend, empowerment of women and the need to end caste-based discrimination. But it must also be remembered that according to data from the National Family Health Survey -5, the total fertility rate, or the number …

K’taka Cong MLA Isn’t the First, Here Are 10 Examples of How Politicians Shamed Women With Sexist Slurs
3 years ago

K’taka Cong MLA Isn’t the First, Here Are 10 Examples of How Politicians Shamed Women With Sexist Slurs

News 18  

Congress MLA KR Ramesh Kumar’s atrocious “enjoy rape” comments triggered a massive outrage in and outside the Parliament. Kya rape case mein phasi di jayegi?.” Digvijaya Singh’s Use of Slang for Colleague Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in 2013 gave Rahul Gandhi’s aide Meenakshi Natarajan an extremely sexist ‘compliment’. “Urmila ji has been brought to politics because she is a celebrity …

Politics turning vulgar: Discourse hits new low
5 years, 9 months ago

Politics turning vulgar: Discourse hits new low

Deccan Chronicle  

Whether or not Narendra Modi returns as Prime Minister, the end of the Lok Sabha campaign will find him presiding over a sadly degenerated Bharatiya Janata Party. It’s also impossible to imagine any BJP functionary today complimenting the Congress leadership on “taking more radical steps in one month than past governments in 43 years”, as Govindacharya, the general secretary, did …

Rajasthan BJP minister Dhan Singh Rawat booked for seeking 'Hindu votes' after campaign video goes viral on social media
6 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan BJP minister Dhan Singh Rawat booked for seeking 'Hindu votes' after campaign video goes viral on social media

Firstpost  

At the public meeting in Banswara district on Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party legislator had claimed that his party was a “protector” of the “sanatan sanskriti” ’ of India and termed the Congress a “party of Muslims”. A video has gone viral on social media in which Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Dhan Singh Rawat can be seen as …

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