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In the modern political scenario, doing good for people is no longer the key to success. Instead, making controversial, sexist and communal comments appear to be the new shortcut to gaining political power. The rise of a new ‘CAPS’ curriculum (communal, abusive, patriarchal, sexist) has given rise to a trend – politicians are getting election tickets and promotions based on their aggressive rhetoric.
Take the case of BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri, who made several objectionable comments in public speeches. From insulting women politicians like Priyanka Gandhi to making misogynistic remarks about Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Bidhuri has a history of inappropriate comments dating back years. Yet, despite these controversies, he was given a ticket in the 2019 elections and even campaigned within his party. In 2023 he continued his aggressive statements, but instead of facing the consequences, he was rewarded with a political post in Rajasthan.
Across India, politicians from different parties have found themselves climbing the political ladder through hateful comments. Be it Nitish Rane’s communal remarks in Maharashtra or Sadhna Singh’s sexist statements in Uttar Pradesh, the story is the same: objectionable speech often gets promotion, not punishment.
It is time to rethink how we evaluate our leaders. For example, women are not just voting for ₹1500 schemes – they demand respect and a better society. If we don’t change this toxic cycle of hatred and disrespect, soon we will all be asking, “Sir, how how?,
