'Women In Pahalgam Lacked Heroic Qualities': BJP MP's crass remarks sparks row
PTC News Desk: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Chander Jangra's remarks for the women victims of Pahalgam terro attack has drawn massive criticism. He said that they should have fought back against the terrorists instead of pleading for their husbands’ lives".
"They (women tourists) should have fought. I believe they should have fought. This would have resulted in lesser casualty. If all the tourists have been Agniveer they would have tackled the terrorists ultimately reducing casualties. We have to reignite the spirit of bravery in our sister like Queen Ahilyabai,” Jangra said while addressing a gathering during his visit to Bhiwani on the occasion of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti.
Jangra's remarks have drawn massive criticism for being insensitive towards the victims of terrorism. Congress MP from Rohtak, Deepender Singh Hooda, strongly condemned Ramchandra Jangra’s remarks, calling them deeply offensive.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in a post referred the remarks as shameful. He alleged that the BJP, "intoxicated by power," has become so insensitive that instead of holding anyone accountable for the security lapse in the Pahalgam Terror Attack, its leaders are now questioning the martyrs and their widows.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav strongly condemned Ramchandra Jangra’s remarks, calling them deeply offensive and unacceptable.
In a post on X, he wrote, “Even the word 'condemnable' would object to being used for such a disgusting statement by the BJP MP about the victimised women of Pahalgam. Instead of honoring women, the BJP chooses to insult, blame, exploit, and harass them in every possible way—this is their true face, and it is both shameful and revolting.”
- With inputs from agencies
