Goa, Sept. 21 -- A remark by Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya about BJP councillor Sandhya Yadav's appearance at a public programme in Indore has triggered a political controversy, after a video of the exchange circulated on social media.

The incident took place on Sunday during a programme related to the inauguration of development works in Indore. Vijayvargiya was the chief guest at the event, where projects including the laying of a Narmada water pipeline were launched.

During his speech, Vijayvargiya praised Yadav for her work in the ward. He then noticed Indore-5 MLA Mahendra Hardia on the stage and remarked that he had not initially seen him because he was sitting behind the councillor.

Referring to Yadav, Vijayvargiy...