Rajasthan BJP chief's sexist remark on RLP MP Beniwal's wife election contest

Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore recently sparked criticism with remarks about Kanika Beniwal, the wife of Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) MP Hanuman Beniwal, who is contesting the Khinvsar by-election. Rathore suggested that it would benefit Beniwal if his wife lost, implying that her return home would allow her to manage family responsibilities, especially their children. Rathore questioned the feasibility of both spouses pursuing political careers simultaneously, framing his comments as concern for the family dynamic. The remarks were met with backlash for being sexist and disparaging of women’s political engagement