Rahul Gandhi should marry "dancer" Sapna Chaudhary: BJP MLA
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.
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.
Sapna sets the record straight on her role in elections
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".
Here is the video of Singh's disgusting comments
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.
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.
