During a Congress protest in Ashoknagar, MLA Sahab Singh Gurjar made a controversial statement, drawing criticism for sexism and insulting the third gender. His remarks, linking men's participation in war to eunuchs joining the Sangh, sparked outrage. The BJP strongly condemned Gurjar's statement, questioning if similar language would be used for absent Congress leaders and denouncing the protest as vulgar.
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