Former MP and controversial BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya Thakur has recently given such a statement regarding daughter rearing and ‘Love Jihad’ which has sparked debate in political and social circles. He said that if a girl does not listen to her parents and tries to approach a youth of another religion, then the family should take a strong stand in stopping her and bringing her on the right path.

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur said, “If necessary, you should scold her, so that her future is safe. If the girl does not obey, then break her legs. If you have to beat her for her future, do not back down.”

‘Parents themselves should take care of their daughters’- Pragya Thakur

Pragya Thakur said in her statement that when the daughter grows up, she often starts choosing her own path and sometimes even tries to run away from home. In such cases, the family should be alert and make every possible effort so that the daughter remains on the right path. If you have to take strict action to make him understand then do not back down.

Reaction intensified on Sadhvi Pragya’s statement

This statement of Sadhvi Pragya has garnered rapid reaction on social media. Many critics called it a disregard for women’s rights and personal freedom. He said that resorting to violence or fear to restrain any girl against the wishes of her parents is legally wrong and morally inappropriate.

At the same time, supporters of Sadhvi Pragya are seeing it as protecting the traditional family and values. According to him, in today’s time the role of family and society is to ensure that children grow in the right direction and do not take the wrong path under any external influence.

Political analysts say that statements of controversial leaders like Sadhvi Pragya often attract the attention of media and public and can also influence the election environment. His statement was not limited to Bhopal or Madhya Pradesh only. Due to it going viral on social media, it has become a topic of discussion in the entire country.

Many organizations are condemning Sadhvi’s statement

Many women’s rights organizations and social workers have condemned this statement. He says that any kind of pressure, threat or physical harshness is against anyone’s personal rights. At the same time, some people are seeing it in the context of the traditional role of the family and the safety of children.

This entire controversy has once again fueled the debate in the society regarding love jihad and family control. This statement of Sadhvi Pragya has become a controversial topic for both electoral and social discussion and its political and legal aspects are also likely to be discussed in the coming days.

The hearing was held in the Bombay High Court in the Malegaon blast case 2008 case. The court made it clear that no one can challenge the decision of the Sessions Court. During the hearing on the petition challenging the NIA’s special court’s decision in the Malegaon blast case, the High Court said that if the testimony of the families of those killed in the blast has been filed, its details should be made available to the court. Former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit were acquitted in the case. The next hearing will be held on Wednesday.

The hearing was held before the bench of Chief Justice Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad. The seven accused of the Malegaon blast were acquitted by the special NIA court. This decision has been challenged by the families of six people killed in the blast in the High Court.

In the 2008 bomb blast case in Malegaon, Maharashtra, the NIA special court has given a big verdict after 17 years. The court has acquitted 7 people including accused Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit in this case.

The court has also ordered two lakhs to the families of the deceased victims of Malegaon blast. He has been asked to give 50 thousand rupees to the people.

The blast took place on the holy month of Ramadan and just before Navratri on 29 September 2008, in which 6 people were killed and more than 100 people were injured. The court reserved its verdict on 19 April after the prosecution and the defense hearing and the final arguments. Due to evidence and documents of more than one lakh pages, so much time was taken by the court to pronounce the verdict.

2008 Malegaon blast case

The initial investigation of the matter is conducted by Maharashtra ATS, but in 2011 the responsibility of investigation is entrusted to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). After nearly 5 years of investigation, the NIA files a charge sheet in 2016, in which some accused are given relief on the basis of insufficient evidence. Following long hearing and statements of several witnesses, the court fulfills the final arguments on 19 April 2025 and reserves the verdict. Finally today, on 31 July 2025, the special NIA court gives a verdict in this much talked -about case and declares the culprits in which Pragya Thakur is convicted.

The Special Court of Mumbai pronounced the verdict in the 2008 bomb blast case in Malegaon. All the seven accused in this case including Pragya Thakur were acquitted. The court said that cannot be convicted on suspicion. He also explained the arguments about acquitting the accused. The court said that the investigating agencies could not prove their claims. It was also not proved whether the bike on which the bomb was planted was Sadhvi Pragya or not.

Along with Sadhvi Pragya Singh, Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, Retired Major Ramesh Upadhyay, Sudhakar Chutrvedi, Ajay Rahairkar, Sudhakar Dwivedi and Sameer Kulkarni were made accused in the case of Malegaon blast. The court said that after the incident, experts did not gather suit. The charge sheet of ATS and NIA has made a lot of difference. Many mistakes have also been found during the investigation.

The argument of the court, acquitted accused of accused

• Investigation agencies’ claims did not prove in court
• Bike chassis number not found
• The owner of the bike is Sadhvi Pragya, but there is no evidence of possession
• It was also not proved that the bomb was planted in the bike itself
• Prasad Purohit made a bomb, no proof
• It was also not proved who plants the bomb

How Sadhvi Pragya’s connection related to Malegaon blast

On 29 September 2008, there was a bomb blast in Malegaon, in which 6 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. The first clue of the case is one Lml Freedom was found by bike. The wrong number was on it. Also, the engine and Jesis number were also tampered with. This bike was in the name of Sadhvi Pragya, but it was not proved in the court that she had possession.

What was the charge against Colonel Purohit

The name of Colonel Purohit also came up in the case. It was alleged that they had hidden RDX from Kashmir and kept it hidden in their house. It was also alleged that he had made a bomb, but these claims of investigating agencies could not be proved.

The NIA Special Court gave a big verdict on Thursday (31 July) in the Malegaon blast case. The court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 blast case for lack of evidence. It includes former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit. Owaisi has shared a post on X about this matter.

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi raised many serious questions, calling this decision a joke of justice. He wrote on X, “Will Modi and Fadnavis governments appeal against this decision, as they did against 12 accused acquitted in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blast case? Will the secular parties of Maharashtra demand accountability in this matter? The biggest question is, who killed those six innocent people?

Why did Owaisi mention Rohini Salian

In 2016, Owaisi mentioned the statement of the then Special Public Prosecutor Rohini Salian in which he revealed that the NIA had asked him to take a soft stand against the accused. He wrote, “In the year 2017, the NIA tried to acquit Sadhvi Pragya, who later became a BJP MP in 2019.

AIMIM Chief also raised questions on investigative agencies

Owaisi questioned the negligence and suspected role of the investigating agencies, NIA and ATS. He said, “It shows the real face of the Modi government, which claims to be rigid on terrorism, who made an accused in a terrorist case MP.” Will the guilty investigative officers be held accountable? ”

Owaisi says that everyone knows the answer. This case not only exposes the flaws of the investigation process, but also raises the question whether the victims of violence on religious grounds in India will ever get justice. The victims of Malegaon are still waiting for the answer.

1. The malegaon blast case verdict is disappointing. Six Namazis was killed in the blast and near 100 ware injured. They were targeted for their relief. A deliberately shoddy investigation/prosecution is responsible for the acquittal.
2. 17 years after the blast, the court…

– Asaduddin Owaisi (@Asadowaisi) July 31, 2025