Thiruvananthapuram, October 3 – If you thought it is only politicians or khap panchayats who have developed a knack to create controversy, think again. Music legend K.J. Yesudas has sparked a row, resenting women wearing jeans. He said on Thursday this went against Indian culture.
“Women should not cause trouble to others by wearing jeans….What should be covered should be covered,” Yesudas said at a function organised by a voluntary organisation in connection with the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations Thiruvananthapuram.
Earlier, while khap panchayats have issued dictates against women wearing jeans or carrying mobiles, Goa ministers have often landed in a controversy by issuing weird statements saying women should guard against wearing shorts while visiting night clubs or beaches.
The 74-year-old singer said this kind of dress went against Indian culture which valued simplicity and amiability as the greatest qualities of women. Taking exception to the singer’s comment, Mahila Congress activists took out a protest march in the city.
“This is a totally unacceptable view. This could be seen only as a transgression on the freedom of women,” Mahila Congress leader Bindu Krishna told PTI. “Yesudas is a great singer and all Indians are proud of his contribution to music. It is unfortunate that this sort of an anti-woman comment has come from him,” she added.
-INDIA TODAY
