Break her legs: Pragya Thakur on daughters visiting non-believers' homes
BJP leader Pragya Singh Thakur has stirred up controversy after a video surfaced of her telling parents to physically punish daughters who visit the homes of "non-believers."
She argued that strict measures—even saying parents should "consider breaking her legs" if daughters don't listen—are necessary for daughters to "obey the values" rather than exercising free will to marry into other religions.
The clip quickly went viral, drawing criticism for promoting violence and intolerance.
Thakur's previous controversial statements
Thakur also urged parents to watch out for daughters planning to leave home, suggesting anything from scolding to physical punishment as ways to stop them.
Her comments have reignited debates about parental control and religious intolerance in India.
Notably, this isn't her first time making headlines—she previously called Nathuram Godse a "patriot," which sparked its own wave of backlash.