In another episode of this happens only in India, Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat has hurt people’s sentiments when he made controversial comments on women wearing ripped jeans and how they are not providing the right environment for children at home.

CM Rawat had made these comments on Tuesday at a workshop organized by the Uttarakhand State Commission for Protection of Child Rights in Dehradun.

He also said that he was shocked to see women running an NGO in ripped jeans and was extremely concerned as to what example she was setting for the society.

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He said, “If this kind of woman goes out in the society to meet people and solve their problems, what kind of message are we giving out to society, to our kids? It all starts at home. What we do, our kids follow. A child who is taught the right culture at home, no matter how modern he becomes, will never fail in life.”

He expressed his disfavor for showing ‘bare knees’ and children being exposed to such an environment. He said that we are running towards the West and towards nudity.

He said, "Kaynchi se sanskaar (culture by scissors) - showing bare knees, wearing ripped denim, and looking like rich kids - these are the values being given now. Where is this coming from, if not at home? What is the fault of teachers or schools? Where am I taking my son, showing his knees and in tattered jeans? Girls are no less, showing their knees. Is this good.”

Among the first to react to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's views was Congress leader Sanjay Jha.

He said, “Wearing "#rippedjeans" destroys our culture, it seems. It leads to substance abuse. And a societal breakdown. Women should strictly avoid this sacrilege against our pristine customs, says Uttarakhand CM. Dear BJP, this is your CM Tirath Singh Rawat: Do you endorse this.”

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Wearing “#rippedjeans” destroys our culture, it seems. It leads to substance abuse. And a societal breakdown. Women should strictly avoid this sacrilege against our pristine customs, says Uttarakhand CM.

Dear BJP, this is your CM Tirath Singh Rawat: Do you endorse this? pic.twitter.com/9pGQdkxZKp

— Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay) March 17, 2021

Here’s what people have to say about this-

To me, and I'm sure, all those who follow fashion, or have a sense of fashion, find ripped jeans fashionable and fascinating! How is it connected with culture?? They look good on you

— Alan jones (@Alanjones2410) March 17, 2021

Precisely one of the reasons he was made CM...

— hp (@hpinto74) March 17, 2021

Don't wear phatahua jeans as it will activate your "Rahu" and you may get into financial hardship and isolation.

— Salil Mathur (@Saliltoday) March 17, 2021

Sanjay, he is Echoing the sentiment and ideology of same organization whose mouthpiece #organizer was being praised by you in not too distant past. @atti_cus @ajay43

— Shail59 (@Shail591) March 17, 2021

Ripped jeans have been in vogue for like two decades!......you can’t stop progress ....but on a more serious note let’s talk about the ‘ripped’ state of the economy pls and how you plan to address that.

— Maitreya C. (@maitreya_1) March 17, 2021

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