Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Lucknow Women Protest Cleric's Remarks Against Dimple Yadav
In Lucknow, a group of women, along with a BJP leader, marched to show they were upset.
They were protesting against a religious leader's comments about Dimple Yadav's clothes.
They were also criticizing the political leaders who they believe were silent about the situation.
The protesters believe that insulting women is like attacking the country itself, and that the opposition's silence on the issue is also not acceptable.
The leader made a comparison with other international incidents to support his views.
Women protested in Lucknow against a cleric's remarks about Dimple Yadav's attire.
The protest, led by BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh, was named ‘Shakti ka Shankhnaad’.
Protesters criticized the cleric's comments and the opposition's alleged silence.
The MLA stated that insulting women's dignity is an attack on the nation.
An FIR was registered against the cleric, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, for his comments.
- Who
- Women protesters, BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, and Dimple Yadav.
- What
- Women protested against a cleric's remarks regarding Dimple Yadav's attire.
- When
- Friday, August 1st
- Where
- Lucknow, Sarojini Nagar
- Why
- Protest against the cleric's remarks and the opposition's silence on the issue.
Protesters' Perspective
Cleric's and Critics' Perspective
Dignity
Protesters' Perspective
Insulting women's dignity is an attack on the nation.
Cleric's and Critics' Perspective
The cleric's remarks were not offensive and the protest is unwarranted
Response
Protesters' Perspective
Opposition's silence is unacceptable.
Cleric's and Critics' Perspective
The opposition is handling the issue internally.
- Location of Protest
- Lucknow, Sarojini Nagar
- Date
- Friday, August 1st
- Leader of Protest
- BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh
- Theme
- ‘Nari Samman Hi Rashtra Samman Hai’
- Target of Protest
- Maulana Sajid Rashidi
