Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Scindia Condemns Baraiya's Remarks on SC/ST Representatives
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia strongly criticized Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya for making controversial remarks.
Baraiya compared the condition of SC/ST MLAs and MPs to that of dogs and demanded a separate electorate.
Scindia said using such language for elected representatives is highly inappropriate.
He also discussed the Special Investigation Report (SIR), stating it has been carried out since the time of the first Prime Minister and under every government.
Scindia mentioned that those opposing the SIR are either afraid of transparency or defeat.
He also commented on senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's decision not to go to the Rajya Sabha, stating he couldn't comment on it.
Scindia also mentioned that in a democracy, anyone is free to go anywhere, referring to Rahul Gandhi's visit to Indore.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia condemned Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya's remarks comparing SC/ST MLAs and MPs to dogs.
Baraiya demanded a separate electorate for SC/ST representatives, citing Babasaheb Ambedkar's views.
Scindia stated that using such language for elected representatives is highly inappropriate.
Scindia discussed the Special Investigation Report (SIR), saying it has been carried out since the time of the first Prime Minister.
Scindia mentioned that those opposing the SIR are either afraid of transparency or defeat.
- Who
- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya
- What
- Scindia condemned Baraiya's remarks comparing SC/ST representatives to dogs and demanding a separate electorate
- When
- The remarks and condemnation occurred in January 2026
- Where
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Scindia found the language used by Baraiya highly condemnable and inappropriate for elected representatives
- Person Condemning
- Jyotiraditya Scindia
- Person Condemned
- Phool Singh Baraiya
- Controversial Remarks
- Comparing SC/ST MLAs/MPs to dogs, demanding separate electorate
- Topic Discussed
- SIR (Special Investigation Report)
- Leader Mentioned
- Digvijaya Singh
- Event Mentioned
- Rahul Gandhi's visit to Indore