Rahul- Priyanka’s bond ‘not Indian culture’: BJP leader sparks row

**Rahul-Priyanka’s Bond ‘Not Indian Culture’: BJP Leader Sparks Row**

*By Snehil Singh | Sep 27, 2025, 12:08 PM*

Senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya’s recent comments on the public bond between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have ignited a major controversy.

The issue escalated when fellow BJP minister Vijay Shah expressed support for Vijayvargiya’s views during an event in Khandwa. Shah stated, “This is not our culture; our civilization, customs, and traditions do not teach this,” referring to public displays of affection between siblings.

### Public Backlash

Vijay Shah’s remarks have drawn widespread criticism and are being called regressive by many. He further added, “She is also my real sister, so would I kiss her in public? Indian culture and civilization do not teach this.”

The Congress party has strongly condemned these comments, organizing statewide protests in response. Demonstrators burned effigies of both Kailash Vijayvargiya and Vijay Shah, denouncing their remarks as abusive and derogatory.

### Congress Demands Resignations

Congress spokesperson KK Mishra expressed disappointment over the lack of action against the BJP ministers, stating, “It is unfortunate that no action is taken against BJP ministers who use abusive and derogatory language.”

State Congress president Jitu Patwari described Vijayvargiya’s comments as “disgusting” and a direct affront to Indian culture. Patwari demanded the resignation of both ministers, accusing Vijayvargiya of frustration due to his failure to become Chief Minister.

### Past Controversies

This controversy adds to a series of politically charged statements by Vijay Shah. In May, Shah sparked outrage with comments regarding Colonel Sophia Qureshi after “Operation Sindoor,” saying, “Those who destroyed the vermillion of our daughters, send their sisters to strip those mutilated people naked.” He later issued an apology for those remarks.

With Vijay Shah now defending Vijayvargiya, the controversy has evolved into a political storm. Both ministers face accusations of distorting Indian cultural values for political gain, further intensifying public and political debate around their statements.
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