‘Maut ka samaan’: Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA’s remark on goddess Sita sparks on-stage objection from party colleague
Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Panna Lal Shakya made controversial remarks during a public event in Guna, referring to Sita as "maut ka samaan" (cause of death) while discussing Ravana's abduction of the goddess. The statement sparked outrage among onlookers, particularly when BJP colleague Priyanka Penchi interrupted him on stage to express her objection.
Penchi, representing the Chachaura constituency, emphasized that women had also suffered sacrifices in the historical events Shakya was referencing. Shakya defended his comments, stating that he was merely giving examples of those who insulted women and the consequences they faced. The incident has reignited debates over the portrayal of women in historical narratives and the potential for misinterpretation of historical events in political discourse.
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