Maharashtra BJP MLA Advises Hindu Girls to Avoid Gyms Amid Alleged "Conspiracy" Claims

Oct 17, 2025 07:11 pm CST

BJP Maharashtra MLA Gopichand Padalkar has sparked controversy by advising Hindu girls to practice yoga at home instead of attending gyms, claiming a "huge conspiracy" exists. Speaking at a public meeting in Beed, he suggested young women are vulnerable to deception at gyms and called for increased vigilance. This follows previous controversial statements by the legislator that have drawn significant political backlash.