Archive · 28 Oct 2025
MP Minister Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Molested Cricketers
Two Australian women cricketers were molested in India.
A local politician, Kailash Vijayvargiya, said they should have informed local authorities for safety.
His comments caused a lot of anger because it sounded like he was blaming the victims.
He said that women are safe in Indore and that his words were misinterpreted.
The incident happened on October 23 in Indore.
A man on a motorcycle was involved.
The minister defended his statement when asked for clarification and dismissed the questions.
Two Australian women cricketers were molested in Indore, India.
Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya made controversial remarks about the incident.
Vijayvargiya stated that cricketers should inform local authorities for safety.
The minister's comments sparked outrage and were seen as victim-blaming.
The accused in the molestation case has been arrested.
- Who
- Kailash Vijayvargiya, MP Minister, and two Australian women cricketers
- What
- Vijayvargiya made controversial remarks about the cricketers being molested, sparking outrage.
- When
- October 23, with the minister's remarks following the incident
- Where
- Indore, India
- Why
- The minister's comments were in response to the molestation of the cricketers, with his remarks seen as shifting blame.
Victims and Critics
Minister Vijayvargiya
Responsibility for Safety
Victims and Critics
The cricketers should not be held responsible for the assault and the authorities should ensure their safety.
Minister Vijayvargiya
Players, given their popularity, should inform local authorities for safety.
- Incident Date
- October 23
- Location
- Indore, India
- Victims
- Two Australian Women Cricketers
- Accused
- Motorcycle-borne man (arrested)
- Minister's Name
- Kailash Vijayvargiya
- Minister's Statement
- Cricketers should inform local authorities for safety
