Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:10pm on 27 Oct 2025,Monday India
Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has faced backlash for comments seen as victim blaming after two Australian women cricketers were harassed in Indore. He said the players should have told authorities before leaving their hotel. His remarks drew anger from opposition leaders, activists and citizens, who called them “regressive” and “tone-deaf.” The players were “touched inappropriately” by a motorcyclist, who has since been arrested. The BCCI condemned the act and promised to review safety rules. Critics said the minister should focus on punishing the guilty, not blaming the victims. Vijayvargiya later called the incident “shameful” but repeated his advice. (PC: BBC)
