Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur Says ‘Broom Has Befriended the Cockroaches’, Sparks Political Row

Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has triggered a political controversy with a social media post in which she used the metaphors of a "broom" and "cockroaches" to target her political opponents.

In a post on X, the former Bhopal MP wrote, "Where cockroaches were found, they used to be beaten with a broom and thrown out. But now that the broom has befriended the cockroaches, severe filth is spreading across the country."

She further added, "Now, the owners of the country should no longer trust the broom. Make a permanent arrangement to kill and throw away the cockroaches. Keep the nation clean." Delhi Police Tracks Restaurants via Packaging, Asks Them To Stop Sending Free Food to Jantar Mantar Protest Site: Report.

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur Says 'Broom Has Befriended the Cockroaches'

जहां #कॉकरोच पाए जाते थे उन्हें झाड़ू से मारकर बाहर फेंक दिया जाता था लेकिन अब झाड़ू ने कोकरोचो से दोस्ती कर ली तो देश में भयंकर गंदगी फैल रही है।अब देश के मालिक को चाहिए की झाड़ू पर भरोसा न करें। कॉकरोचों को मार कर फेंकने की स्थायी व्यवस्था करें।

देश को स्वच्छ बनाए।

— Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur (@sadhvipragyag) July 24, 2026

Although Thakur did not mention any political party by name, the reference to the "broom", the election symbol of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been widely interpreted as an apparent swipe at the party. Her remarks have attracted attention on social media, with supporters and critics reacting to the post. What Is the NSA Order Notification Issued by Delhi Police? Here’s Why It Is Not Linked to CJP Protests.

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has frequently made headlines for her controversial statements. Earlier this month, she faced criticism after a video from a Durga Vahini event in Bhopal showed her urging Hindu parents to physically punish daughters who become involved with non-Hindu men and allegedly disrespect cultural values.

Thakur was elected as the BJP MP from Bhopal in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections after defeating former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh. However, several of her public remarks over the years have sparked political debates and criticism, often drawing national attention.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 25, 2026 12:06 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).