The remark made by former Congress president Sonia Gandhi regarding President Droupadi Murmu’s speech in Parliament has triggered a political uproar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP criticized Sonia Gandhi's use of the term "poor lady" as highly disrespectful towards the President. They launched a sharp attack on Congress, with PM Modi stating that the country once again witnessed the arrogance of the Congress royal family when they belittled her by calling her poor and tired. BJP President JP Nadda also condemned the term, claiming it disrespects the dignity of the highest constitutional office and reflects the opposition's continuous disregard for such positions. Many BJP leaders, including Union Ministers like Kiren Rijiju and Dharmendra Pradhan, joined the criticism and launched a barrage of attacks against Sonia Gandhi.
Congress Defends Sonia Gandhi
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stepped in to defend Sonia Gandhi, clarifying that the former Congress president could never have disrespected President Murmu. He accused the BJP of distorting her statement. Kharge retaliated by raising the issue of President Murmu not being invited to the inauguration of Parliament and the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, pointing out that it is actually the BJP that has been disrespecting the President.
