Break legs of disobedient daughters who visit non-Hindus: Pragya Thakur's shocker

Former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has sparked controversy with her remarks at a religious event in Bhopal, where she urged parents to take harsh measures against daughters who choose to visit the houses of "non-Hindus," even saying they should "break the legs" of daughters who do not obey and "follow our values."

"If our girl tries to go to a non-Hindu man, do not spare breaking her legs. Because someone who does not follow our values, who does not listen, must be disciplined," she said.

Thakur further urged parents to physically punish their daughters, claiming it was for their own better future.

"If, for the good of your child, you have to beat them, do not hold back - when parents chastise children, they do so for a better future, not to tear them to pieces. When a daughter is born, mothers rejoice and say Lakshmi has come into the house; everyone congratulates them. But when she grows up, she goes off to become someone’s wife (of another faith)," she said.

In a video uploaded to Facebook that has since gone viral, Thakur reiterated, "Strengthen your mind, and make it so strong that if our daughter does not obey us, if she goes to a non-Hindu's house, leave no stone unturned in considering breaking her legs. Those who do not obey the values and do not listen to their parents must be punished. If you have to beat your children for their well-being, do not step back."

Thakur also called upon parents to be "more vigilant" towards "girls who do not follow values, do not listen to parents, do not respect elders, and are ready to run away from home."

"Don't let them leave your homes, stop them either by beating, explaining to them, calming them down, loving or scolding them," she added.

The remarks, made during a religious ceremony, have led to significant backlash and criticism from opposition parties, who accused Thakur of inciting violence and spreading hate.

Responding to her observations, Congress spokesperson Bhupendra Gupta questioned the need for such rhetoric, saying, "Why is there so much noise and hatred being spread when only seven cases (of alleged religious conversions) in Madhya Pradesh have resulted in convictions?"

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