Australian Women Cricketers Molested in Indore: Minister Vijayvargiya's Controversial Victim-Blaming Comments Spark Outrage

Oct 27, 2025 12:27 am CST

During the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India, two Australian cricketers were allegedly molested in Indore, leading to the arrest of a local offender. The incident gained additional controversy when MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya suggested the players should have informed authorities before going out, sparking accusations of victim-blaming. This follows a pattern of controversial statements from the minister regarding women's behavior and clothing.