Rahul Gandhi should marry "dancer" Sapna Chaudhary: BJP MLA
What's the story
BJP MLA Surendra Singh, who is known for his sexist barbs, attacked popular performer Sapna Chaudhary saying the country will not "accept" her and suggested that Congress President Rahul Gandhi should marry her. Singh's comments came after reports suggested Sapna has joined Congress and could be fielded from Mathura to fight BJP's star-candidate Hema Malini. But Sapna clarified she hasn't joined any party.
Clarification
Haven't joined Congress, won't campaign for any party: Sapna
A picture of Sapna and Congress' in-charge of UP East, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra went viral on social media. Soon, several media outlets reported that she has joined Congress. Experts also claimed that her presence might help Congress consolidate Jat votes in Mathura. But Sapna said the photo was old and she won't campaign for anyone. Notably, BJP's Hema Malini is seeking re-election from Mathura.
Twitter Post
Sapna sets the record straight on her role in elections
Haryanavi singer dancer Sapna Chaudhary: I have not joined the Congress party. The photograph with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is old. I am not going to campaign for any political party. pic.twitter.com/oYSyKjBU1K
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2019
Comments
Singh asks Rahul to follow his father's footsteps
Riding on the media reports, Singh attacked Sapna and tried to dismiss her political career. He said Sapna was a dancer just like Sonia Gandhi, the UPA chairperson. The BJP MLA then told Rahul that he should "accept" Sapna like his father Rajiv Gandhi "accepted" Sonia. Singh added the best part was that both, daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, belonged to "same profession" and "culture".
Twitter Post
Here is the video of Singh's disgusting comments
#WATCH BJP MLA Surendra Singh on dancer Sapna Chaudhary joins Congress: Rahul ji ki Mata ji bhi Italy mein isi peshe se thi.Jaise aapke pitaji ne Sonia ji ko apna bana liya tha, aap bhi Sapna ko apna banaye.Sabse acchi baat hai saas aur bahu ek hi peshe aur culture se rahengi pic.twitter.com/HK5XCWcuL6
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 24, 2019
Looking back
Singh commented on Mayawati's way of life and age too
As it turns out, Singh and sexism are the best of friends. Not long ago, he passed derogatory comments on BSP supremo Mayawati. "Mayawati herself gets her facial done every day, how can she comment on PM Modi's taste and style of living. Wearing clothes isn't a luxury. Luxury is when you get your hair colored to look young at 60," he said.
Opinion
A reboot might cure Singh's sexism problem
This election season, when parties are going all out to get votes, Singh's comments should be slammed. While targeting Mayawati, he didn't speak about her failures as a leader but thought her "luxuries" needed attention. Similarly, with Sapna, Singh insulted her profession. Had he been focusing on real issues, Singh would have become half as popular as Sapna. But his priorities are clearly misplaced.