The recent remarks made by Kailash Vijayvargiya, a senior leader of India's ruling BJP, have caused widespread outrage and disbelief. His comments on girls wearing "dirty clothes" and resembling the demoness Shurpanakha from the Indian epic Ramayana have rightly been condemned as derogatory and insulting. His statements, made at a religious function in Indore, are a clear example of misogyny and disrespect towards women. It is disturbing that someone in such a high position of power and influence can make such offensive remarks. Vijayvargiya's reference to slapping intoxicated youth further highlights his disregard for basic human decency and respect. His suggestion that women should dress a certain way to preserve their dignity is both absurd and insulting.
