Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:20pm on 31 Jan 2025,Friday International
The Rashtrapati Bhavan condemned Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s remark calling President Droupadi Murmu a “poor thing,” stating it was “in poor taste” and “hurt the dignity” of the office. Gandhi’s comment, made after Murmu’s address to Parliament, sparked political outrage. BJP chief JP Nadda called it “elitist” and “anti-tribal,” while BJP MP Sambit Patra said it was “totally inappropriate.” The President’s office rejected claims she was tired, emphasizing her commitment to marginalized communities. The statement suggested Congress leaders misunderstood Indian linguistic nuances, making the comment “unfortunate and entirely avoidable.”
