BJP Minister's Shocking Remark on Australian Women Cricketers' Molestation Incident

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Indian minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's statement that players are popular so they should be careful while going out, has sparked outrage after the molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore. Vijayvargiya's remarks have been widely criticized, with Congress leader Shama Mohamed calling it a "shameful" and "anti-women" mindset. The incident highlights concerns about women's safety in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Key Takeaways:

  • Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya made a shocking remark that players are popular so they should be careful while going out, in reaction to the molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore.
  • Vijayvargiya's statement has been widely criticized, with Congress leader Shama Mohamed calling it "utterly shameful" and "anti-women".
  • The incident occurred when two Australian women cricketers were allegedly stalked and touched inappropriately by a man on a motorcycle while walking towards a nearby cafe.
  • The accused, Aqeel, repeated the offence within minutes, claiming he was only trying to take a selfie with the cricketers, and later said he was trying to get a selfie with the women.
  • The incident has raised concerns about women's safety in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Vijayvargiya, known for his controversial remarks, had earlier courted a row by passing a comment on Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
  • Indian police have filed a complaint against Aqeel for the alleged molestation incident.

Statistics:

  • 2 Australian women cricketers were allegedly molested by a man on a motorcycle in Indore.
  • 29-year-old Aqeel is accused of molesting the two cricketers and saving the video of the incident on his phone.
  • The accused repeated the offence within minutes, raising concerns about women's safety in the state.
  • The incident occurred in the presence of the cricketers' security in charge, Danny Simmons, who filed a police complaint against Aqeel.

Sources:

  • In a shocking remark, Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has said players are popular so they should be careful while going out, in reaction to the molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore.

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