"Roads as Smooth as Priyanka Gandhi's Cheeks": Congress Attacks Ramesh Bidhuri Over Controversial Remark

Ramesh Bidhuri’s comment about building roads as smooth as Priyanka Gandhi’s cheeks drew sharp backlash from Congress. Leaders like Supriya Shrinate labeled the remark shameful and reflective of BJP’s alleged misogynistic culture

By Joseph Mathews Jan 5, 2025, 15:52 IST

The controversy flared up when Delhi BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri made a remark about building roads as smooth as Priyanka Gandhi's cheeks during an election campaign. His statement in Kalka Ji spoke ill of the Congress leaders, who termed it derogatory and full of misogynistic mindset.

Controversy Over Ramesh Bidhuri's Statement

Addressing an event, Bidhuri said, "Lalu Yadav claimed he'd make Bihar's roads like Hema Malini's cheeks but failed. I assure you, we'll make Kalka Ji's roads as smooth as Priyanka Gandhi's cheeks, just like we developed roads in Okhla and Sangam Vihar." His comments went viral on social media after that.

Congress Reaction

Pawan Khera and Supriya Shrinate of the Congress attacked the statement.

Shrinate pointed out that BJP leaders, including PM Modi, have a history of making derogatory remarks against women, referring to terms like "mangalsutra" and "mujra." Congress has demanded an apology from Bidhuri, framing his comment as part of a broader issue with BJP's attitude toward women.