Yograj Singh, the father of one of India’s finest cricketers Yuvraj Singh, has often triggered controversies with his debate-stirring remarks. In a podcast, Yograj made some over-the-top comments while also showcasing his misogynistic mindset. Yograj, a former cricketer himself, said that the Hindi language sounds as if a ‘woman is talking’. For Yograj, while it is fine for women to speak Hindi, men should prefer speaking languages like Punjabi which has a bolder aura to it.
“Mujhe to hindi language aise lagti hai jaise koi aurat bol rahi ho (To me, the Hindi language feels like a woman is speaking)” Yograj told the YouTuber.
“Jab aurat bolti hai to buhut acha lagta hai, jab mard hindi bolta hai to aisa lagta hai ke kya bol raha hai ye kon aadmi hai. Mujhe wo difference lagta hai (When a woman speaks Hindi, it sounds really pleasant, but when a man speaks Hindi, it feels like, ‘What is he saying? Who is this person?’ I sense that difference)” the former cricketer, known for making provocative statements, said.
Yograj Singh has dropped a banger once again! pic.twitter.com/q77UYrXmGq
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He also claimed that women shouldn’t be made the head of households as they ‘destroy it’. “Wife will destroy your house if you give her power. Sorry to say, Indira Gandhi ran this country and destroyed it. Give them respect and love, but never give them power,” Yograj said.
Never give power to a women,they will destroy everything around,they are very hungry for power – Yograj Singh pic.twitter.com/niXBfqFzEF
— Berlin (Parody) (@Toxicity_______) January 12, 2025
The comments made by Yograj didn’t go down well with social media users, who slammed him for the sexist remarks. Here are some of the reactions:
Yograj ji has made very disgraceful statements. While speaking he forgot he is being disgraceful towards his mother as well. He needs to be restrained from demeaning women . Madam @rajlali kindly take strict action against him as taken by you in case of jathedars. pic.twitter.com/q89d7nPbTM
— Samita Kaur (@samitakaur74) January 12, 2025
Yogaraj Singh, Yuvraj’s father:
“Wife will DESTROY your house if you give her power. Sorry to say, Indira Gandhi ran this country and DESTROYED it.Give them Respect, Love but never give them power.”
Earlier he gave nonsensical statements on Dhoni, now on Women. pic.twitter.com/G0H0gqeRf9
— The Analyzer (News Updates) (@Indian_Analyzer) January 12, 2025
Women have been building homes, families, and nations for centuries. Leadership isn’t about gender; it’s about capability.
I don’t know how the women in Yograj Singh and Yuvraj Singh’s family are putting up with this.Video Credit: @UFbySamdishh pic.twitter.com/2yUuki8ZOa
— Akanksha Mishra (@akaankshamishra) January 12, 2025
During the podcast, Yograj also claimed that he once went to Kapil Dev‘s house with a gun in his hand and wanted to shoot him.
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