Congress MLA Sahib Singh Gurjar from the Gwalior Rural constituency in Madhya Pradesh has once again found himself embroiled in controversy. During the Congress's 'Nyay Satyagraha' program held in Ashoknagar on Tuesday, he made highly objectionable remarks about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stating, "Those who were men went to war, and those who were eunuchs went to the Sangh." His statement quickly went viral on social media, drawing sharp reactions from the BJP.
The program was organized in support of Congress leader Jitu Patwari. Patwari is accused of forcing a youth to make a false claim, and a case has been registered against him at the Mungaoli police station in Ashoknagar in this connection. The Congress has termed the FIR a political conspiracy and accused the BJP of engaging in vendetta politics.
BJP Takes a Dig
Reacting sharply to Sahib Singh Gurjar's controversial statement, the BJP has stated that it is an insult not only to the 'third gender' community but also to women. Vishwas Sarang, a minister in the Madhya Pradesh government, said that the Congress's demonstration in Ashoknagar was a complete failure and has become another example of infighting within the Congress.
Sarang also questioned whether Gurjar's statement was directed at senior Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Arun Yadav, who did not participate in the 'Nyay Satyagraha' program. He said that the Congress, having strayed from public interest issues, is now only engaged in using controversial statements to garner political attention.
Statements Intensify in Election Season
As elections draw closer, the rhetoric in the state's politics is intensifying. While the BJP has called Sahib Singh Gurjar's remarks an insult to nationalist organizations, discussions have also begun within the Congress over the statement. The BJP has clearly stated that it will not tolerate such vulgar language and mentality and that it will be exposed to the public.
With the controversial statement, the question arises once again: has it become impossible to control the language of leaders in the heat of the elections?
