Chhindwara BJP President Sheshrao Yadav's Controversial 'Pandits' Work' Remark Sparks Row

• Chhindwara BJP District President Sheshrao Yadav made a controversial statement about the Brahmin community, saying 'The work of Pandits is to perform rituals and impart knowledge, not to run the government.'
• The remark, made during an address to the Pal community, quickly went viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism from various organizations.
• Yadav also highlighted the increased political participation of backward classes, noting the PM and MP CM are from these communities, but his Pandit remark overshadowed this.
• Facing intense backlash and political pressure, Sheshrao Yadav issued a video apology, clarifying his intention was not to hurt sentiments and emphasizing community unity.
• The incident has fueled debate on political rhetoric, social sensitivity, and its potential impact on Chhindwara's local social and political dynamics.

Why It Matters: Chhindwara BJP President Sheshrao Yadav's controversial remarks about Pandits sparked outrage, leading to a public apology.