MP Minister links contractor patronage to moral decay in children

Madhya Pradesh's Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has once again stirred controversy with his candid remarks. Speaking at a private university, he criticized corruption and familial ethics, stating that children cannot develop morally if their families benefit from contractors. Vijayvargiya emphasized the influence of the home environment, suggesting that children learn from their parents' behavior. He questioned the focus on producing professionals over virtuous and patriotic citizens, arguing that a moral home atmosphere is crucial for character development, regardless of education policy. The minister acknowledged that his direct reference to a PWD minister's son receiving gifts from contractors made his statement sensitive in the political sphere. This statement comes after previous controversies, including the use of objectionable language when questioned about a water supply issue in Indore.