Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh's sexist remarks left internet shocked: 'Ameer bete ka bigda baap'
Yograj Singh, father of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, sparked outrage with misogynistic remarks on a podcast. He claimed Hindi sounds feminine and unsuitable for men, argued women shouldn't head households, and criticized Indira Gandhi's leadership.
Yograj Singh, the father of Yuvraj Singh, one of India's best cricketers, has frequently sparked debate with his controversial comments. Yograj made some outrageous comments during a podcast, demonstrating his misogynistic worldview. Yograj, a former cricketer, claimed that the Hindi language sounded like a 'lady is talking'. While it is OK for women to speak Hindi, Yograj believes that men should use languages with a more assertive tone, such as Punjabi.
Here's what Yograj Singh said in the video
"To me, the Hindi language sounds like a woman speaking," Yograj told the YouTuber.
"When a lady talks Hindi, it sounds quite pleasant, but when a man speaks Hindi, it makes you wonder, "What is he saying?" Who is this person? I perceive the difference." the former cricketer, known for making provocative statements, said.
Yograj Singh has dropped a banger once again! pic.twitter.com/q77UYrXmGq
¡ª Heisenberg (@uncertaintweet_) January 12, 2025
He also stated that women should not be made heads of houses because they 'wreck 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.
How did people on the internet react?
Yograj's statements sparked outrage among social media users, who chastised him for making sexist remarks. Here's how people reacted.
This guy is a complete ass!
¡ª Nalini Rathnam (@nalinirathnam) January 13, 2025
Jab jab iska interview hota he tab tab ye trend karne lagta he ?
¡ª VISHAL (@Vishal_Tweet_18) January 12, 2025
Amir bete ka bigda huaa baap ??
He has no filter ?
¡ª Rohan Raje Khanapurkar (@RRKhanapurkar) January 12, 2025
Yograj Singh,
¡ª ???? (@parassoniii) January 12, 2025
Khatta Meetha personality,
Always messed up a lot of things.
He never fails to surprise?
¡ª Shauvik Kumar (@shauvikkumar) January 12, 2025
During the podcast, Yograj also stated that he once went to Kapil Dev's house with a gun in hand and intended to shoot him.
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