BJP MPs Protest Against Muslim Cleric’s Remarks on Samajwadi Party Leader Dimple Yadav
BJP MPs staged a protest at the Parliament premises on July 28, 2025, condemning the alleged misogynistic and offensive remarks made by Muslim cleric Maulana Sajid Rashidi against Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav. The protest was led mainly by women MPs near the Makar Dwar entrance, with slogans affirming respect for women’s dignity.
Background of the Controversy
Maulana Sajid Rashidi, president of the All India Imam Association, made derogatory comments during a televised debate regarding Dimple Yadav’s recent visit to a mosque where she wore a sari without covering her head, contrasting her with another SP MP, Iqra Hasan, who complied with the head covering.
Rashidi stated that Yadav's attire was against Islamic beliefs, which sparked widespread backlash.
An FIR was filed against the cleric at the Vibhuti Khand police station in Lucknow, citing that his remarks were inflammatory, misogynistic, and aimed at inciting communal tension.
BJP’s Response
BJP MPs, including Bansuri Swaraj, called the cleric’s remarks deeply shameful, unacceptable, and an insult to all women.
Protestors accused the Samajwadi Party and its chief Akhilesh Yadav of staying silent, criticizing what they termed as “appeasement politics” over a woman’s dignity.
The NDA members demanded accountability and raised slogans like “Nari shakti ka apman, nahin sahega Hindustan” (Insult to woman power will not be tolerated in India).
SP and Dimple Yadav’s Reaction
Dimple Yadav welcomed the FIR but criticized BJP MPs for their selective protests, noting they had been silent on past incidents affecting women, such as in Manipur.
Akhilesh Yadav defended his wife’s attire publicly, asserting that whatever she wore in Lok Sabha was her choice and appropriate everywhere.
Other SP leaders, including MP Iqra Hasan, condemned the cleric’s remarks, calling for strict action and social boycott of those who pass such judgments on women’s attire.
Legal and Social Implications
The case has ignited a debate on misogyny, religious customs, and political accountability in India.
The FIR accuses Rashidi of derogatory remarks against a sitting MP, highlighting growing concerns around communal and gender-based tensions.
Several Muslim clerics condemned Rashidi’s comments, urging that mosques should not be politicized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maulana Sajid Rashidi and what did he say?
He is the president of the All India Imam Association. He criticized Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav for wearing a sari without covering her head during a mosque visit, calling it against Islamic norms.
Why did BJP MPs protest?
They protested to condemn the cleric’s misogynistic and offensive remarks against a sitting woman MP and to question the opposition's silence on the issue.
Has an FIR been filed against the cleric?
Yes, an FIR has been lodged at the Vibhuti Khand police station in Lucknow for derogatory, inflammatory, and misogynistic remarks.
What is Dimple Yadav’s response to the controversy?
While appreciating the FIR registration, she criticized BJP for not protesting similar incidents involving women in other regions and highlighted hypocrisy in political protests.
What accusations are leveled against the Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav?
BJP accuses Akhilesh Yadav of silencing over the remarks and prioritizing appeasement politics over women’s dignity.
Have other Muslim clerics spoken out?
Yes, several Muslim clerics condemned Rashidi’s remarks, emphasizing that mosques should not be used for political meetings and rebuking the personal criticisms of women’s attire.
Published on: July 29, 2025
Published by: PAVAN
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