Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark on President sparks row, BJP seeks apology
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Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark on President sparks row, BJP seeks apology

India Today  

Congress MP Sonia Gandhi, while dissecting the President's opening remarks on the Budget session, said Droupadi Murmu was "getting very tired" by the end, while her son Rahul Gandhi called it "boring". The Rajya Sabha MP was heard saying "false promises", after which Rahul Gandhi said the speech was "boring". Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee also courted controversy after he called the President's speech "funny" and "depressing". BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said the remark exposed the "low level of gutter politics and character of the Congress".

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’Why insult President?’: PM Modi slams Congress amid row over Sonia Gandhi’s ’poor thing’ comment against Murmu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

’Why insult President?’: PM Modi slams Congress amid row over Sonia Gandhi’s ’poor thing’ comment against Murmu

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a sharp rebuttal on Tuesday amid continued controversy over remarks made against President Droupadi Murmu. Controversy erupted earlier this month after a video of the senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi discussing a speech by the President went viral. "The poor lady, the President, was getting very tired by the end.she could hardly speak poor thing," …

What is privilege motion against Sonia Gandhi over ‘poor thing’ remark on President Murmu?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What is privilege motion against Sonia Gandhi over ‘poor thing’ remark on President Murmu?

Firstpost  

BJP MPs have filed a privilege motion against Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi for her ‘poor thing’ remark on President Droupadi Murmu. Her son and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is also likely to face the same motion because of his ‘misleading’ remarks about the India-China border dispute Sonia Gandhi triggered a row after she referred to the President as a …

Jharkhand: Complaint against Rahul, Sonia for making derogatory remarks against President Droupadi Murmu
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand: Complaint against Rahul, Sonia for making derogatory remarks against President Droupadi Murmu

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: A complaint has been lodged against the leader of the Opposition in Parliament Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi at the SC-ST police station in Ranchi for using derogatory remarks against President Droupadi Murmu following her address to the Parliament after the Budget on January 31. After President Murmu addressed the Parliament to open the Budget session, …

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over remarks on President
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over remarks on President

The Hindu  

A group of BJP MPs from the tribal community filed a breach of privilege notice on Monday against Congress parliamentary party leader Sonia Gandhi for using "derogatory and slanderous" words against President Droupadi Murmu. Led by BJP leader and former Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste, they met Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and sought disciplinary action against Ms. Gandhi, contending …

Parliament BJP MPs Move Privilege Motion Against Sonia Gandhi Pappu Yadav For Remarks Against President Murmu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parliament BJP MPs Move Privilege Motion Against Sonia Gandhi Pappu Yadav For Remarks Against President Murmu

ABP News  

Bharatiya Janata Party MPs moved a privilege motion against Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi and Independent Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav for their objectionable remark against President Droupadi Murmu. In a separate letter addressed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the MPs said, “The allegations expressed by these anti-women and anti-tribal and derogatory comments portray the President …

BJP MPs move privilege motion against Sonia Gandhi over ‘slanderous’ words against President Droupadi Murmu
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP MPs move privilege motion against Sonia Gandhi over ‘slanderous’ words against President Droupadi Murmu

Live Mint  

Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday moved a notice against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for “breach of parliamentary privilege, ethics and propriety". The saffron party MPs accused Sonia Gandhi of using “derogatory and slanderous words against President of India with the motive to lower the dignity of the highest office”. Sonia Gandhi, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, against the Hon'ble …

BJP MPs submit privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over 'derogatory' remarks on President
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP MPs submit privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over 'derogatory' remarks on President

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A group of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday submitted a breach of parliamentary privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi, accusing her of using "derogatory and slanderous words" to describe President Droupadi Murmu during her address to a joint session of Parliament last week. Led by BJP leader and former Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste, the BJP MPs, who …

BJP MPs' privilege motion against Sonia Gandhi for calling President 'poor thing'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP MPs' privilege motion against Sonia Gandhi for calling President 'poor thing'

India Today  

At least 21 tribal BJP MPs on Monday moved a privilege motion against Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi over her "derogatory and demeaning" remarks on President Droupadi Murmu following her joint address to both Houses of Parliament on January 31. In the notice, the BJP MPs said that Sonia Gandhi's remarks appeared to "demean the stature and dignity" of the …

BJP MPs move privilege motion against Sonia Gandhi over remark on President Droupadi Murmu
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP MPs move privilege motion against Sonia Gandhi over remark on President Droupadi Murmu

India TV News  

A group of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday moved a breach of parliamentary privilege notice against Congress Member of Parliament Sonia Gandhi, alleging the use of derogatory and slanderous words to describe President Droupadi Murmu as she addressed a joint session of Parliament last week. Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remarks about President Murmu spark controversy Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's …

Plaint against Sonia Gandhi for remark on President
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Plaint against Sonia Gandhi for remark on President

Deccan Chronicle  

A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi before a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district for her 'poor thing' remark on President Droupadi Murmu.Sudhir Ojha, a Muzaffarpur-based lawyer, filed a complaint on Saturday against Gandhi seeking registration of an FIR against her for allegedly disrespecting the country's highest constitutional authority.Ojha also named Leader of the Opposition in the Lok …

Complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi in Bihar court for remark on President
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi in Bihar court for remark on President

The Hindu  

A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi before a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district for her 'poor thing' remark on President Droupadi Murmu. Mr. Ojha also named Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as co-accused and sought legal action against them as well. After the President's joint address …

Complaint Against Sonia Gandhi In Bihar For 'Poor Thing' Remark On President Murmu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Complaint Against Sonia Gandhi In Bihar For 'Poor Thing' Remark On President Murmu

ABP News  

A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi before a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Saturday for her 'poor thing' remark on President Droupadi Murmu. Ojha also named Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as co-accused and sought legal action against them as well. "Sonia Gandhi has insulted President Murmu by making …

Complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi in Bihar court over remarks on President Murmu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi in Bihar court over remarks on President Murmu

India TV News  

A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in a court in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar on Saturday over her 'poor thing' remark about President Droupadi Murmu. Muzaffarpur-based lawyer Sudhir Ojha filed the complaint, seeking the registration of an FIR against Sonia Gandhi for allegedly disrespecting the country’s highest constitutional authority. 'It's a disrespect to highest constitutional authority' After …

Slugfest erupts over Sonia’s ‘poor thing’ remark
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Slugfest erupts over Sonia’s ‘poor thing’ remark

Hindustan Times  

A comment by senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on President Droupadi Murmu kicked up a political row on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress and the Rashtrapati Bhavan said the remark hurt the dignity of the high office. Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi Sonia Gandhi’s comment immediately sparked a storm of condemnation from Bharatiya …

OPINION | Calling the President as 'poor thing' is insulting and inappropriate
1 month, 4 weeks ago

OPINION | Calling the President as 'poor thing' is insulting and inappropriate

India TV News  

The manner in which the supreme leader of Congress Sonia Gandhi spoke about President Droupadi Murmu cannot be justified under any circumstances. She said, "The poor lady, the President, was getting very tired by the end.she could hardly speak, poor thing". Rahul Gandhi did not like the President's address and said it was "boring". In the past, Rahul Gandhi had …

Gandhis’ remarks are an insult to Santhal community, people of Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gandhis’ remarks are an insult to Santhal community, people of Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and senior leaders of the state BJP issued strong condemnation against the remarks made by Sonia and Rahul Gandhi on President Droupadi Murmu and sought apology from the Congress leadership. Stating that the remarks are deeply reprehensible, the chief minister in post on X said that they expose the Congress party’s elitist and …

Odisha CM criticizes Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi for their remarks against President
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Odisha CM criticizes Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi for their remarks against President

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi criticized Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi for their remarks against President Droupadi Murmu, calling them disrespectful and condescending. “The disrespectful and condescending remarks made by Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi against President Droupadi Murmu are deeply reprehensible and exposed Congress party’s elitist and dismissive attitude,” said Mr. Majhi. “Sonia Gandhi’s …

Sonia Gandhi’s Remark on President Sparks Row
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sonia Gandhi’s Remark on President Sparks Row

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Budget Session began with a fresh controversy as Congress leader Sonia Gandhi called President Droupadi Murmu a “poor thing”. Poor thing.” In a rare response, the President’s office issued a statement, in response to Mrs Gandhi’s remarks, saying the comments were in “poor taste, unfortunate and entirely avoidable”. It further added: “The President’s office believes it might …

Odisha CM condemns Sonia and Rahul Gandhi's remarks against President Murmu
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Odisha CM condemns Sonia and Rahul Gandhi's remarks against President Murmu

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday strongly criticized recent remarks made by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, calling them “reprehensible” and disrespectful toward President Droupadi Murmu. In a statement posted on his official X handle, Majhi condemned Sonia Gandhi’s comment, referring to President Murmu as a “poor lady” and Rahul Gandhi’s description of the President’s speech as …

‘Poor thing’: How Sonia Gandhi's remark on President Murmu's speech has sparked a controversy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Poor thing’: How Sonia Gandhi's remark on President Murmu's speech has sparked a controversy

Firstpost  

Following President Droupadi Murmu’s address in Parliament at the start of the Budget session, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said she ‘appeared very tired’ and ‘could hardly speak, poor thing’, while her son Rahul Gandhi dismissed the address as ‘boring’. The remark has ignited a storm with criticism pouring from PM Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders After President Droupadi Murmu …

Kharge comes to Sonia Gandhi's defence over her ‘poor thing’ remark on President: ‘BJP trying to hide…’
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kharge comes to Sonia Gandhi's defence over her ‘poor thing’ remark on President: ‘BJP trying to hide…’

Hindustan Times  

As the row over Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark about President Droupadi Murmu intensified, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge came to her defence and accused the BJP and media of twisting her statements. Kharge's remarks came after the BJP launched an all-out attack on the Congress over its former president Sonia Gandhi's remarks on Murmu's address to a joint sitting of …

PM Modi tears into ’royal family’ after Sonia Gandhi makes ’poor thing’ remark on President Murmu
1 month, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi tears into ’royal family’ after Sonia Gandhi makes ’poor thing’ remark on President Murmu

Live Mint  

Hours after Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said President Droupadi Murmu was 'getting tired by the end' of her speech in Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the derogatory remarks against the President. Besides, Sonia Gandhi, Independent MP and Congress supporter Pappu Yadav also criticized President Murmu over her Budget …

'Insult To Adivasis And Poor': PM Modi Slams Sonia Gandhi's 'Poor Thing' Remark On President Murmu
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Insult To Adivasis And Poor': PM Modi Slams Sonia Gandhi's 'Poor Thing' Remark On President Murmu

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed the Congress for "insulting" President Droupadi Murmu after Sonia Gandhi called her "poor thing" while commenting on her Parliament speech today. He further lashed out at the Congress "shahi parivaar" for finding the speech of a tribal daughter "boring", calling it an insult to the President. A member of… pic.twitter.com/yIB0c4PUhl — ANI January …

PM Modi attacks Sonia Gandhi: 'Royal family of Congress insulted President'
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi attacks Sonia Gandhi: 'Royal family of Congress insulted President'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi over her 'poor thing' remark for President Droupadi Murmu, saying the "royal family" insulted "a tribal daughter". They find the speech of a tribal daughter boring," PM Modi said at a political rally in Delhi. Reacting to President Droupadi Murmu's joint address to Parliament, Sonia Gandhi said, “The President …

Priyanka Gandhi defends Sonia Gandhi's ‘poor thing’ comment on Murmu: ‘She has utmost respect for President’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Priyanka Gandhi defends Sonia Gandhi's ‘poor thing’ comment on Murmu: ‘She has utmost respect for President’

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday defended her mother, Sonia Gandhi, over the latter's remark against President Droupadi Murmu, saying she has the utmost respect for the leader. Sonia Gandhi triggered a controversy by referring to the President as a “poor thing” during the latter's address to a joint sitting of Parliament. After President Droupadi …

‘My mother is 70-80 years old’: Priyanka Gandhi clarifies Sonia’s ‘poor thing’ remark about President Murmu
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘My mother is 70-80 years old’: Priyanka Gandhi clarifies Sonia’s ‘poor thing’ remark about President Murmu

Live Mint  

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has clarified her mother Sonia Gandhi's recent remarks regarding President Droupadi Murmu, which have stirred up controversy. Defending her mother, Priyanka Gandhi said, "My mother is a 70-80-year-old lady; she simply said that the president must have been tired reading such a long speech, poor thing." Priyanka Gandhi emphasised that Sonia Gandhi holds President Droupadi …

’President Murmu was not tired’: Rashtrapati Bhavan counters Sonia Gandhi after ’poor thing’ remark
1 month, 4 weeks ago

’President Murmu was not tired’: Rashtrapati Bhavan counters Sonia Gandhi after ’poor thing’ remark

Live Mint  

Sonia Gandhi waded into controversy on Friday after a video of the senior Congress leader discussing a speech by President Droupadi Murmu went viral. Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were seen discussing the speech after Murmu concluded her address to the Parliament on Friday. "The poor lady, the President, was getting very tired by the …

'In Poor Taste, Avoidable': Rashtrapati Bhavan On Sonia Gandhi's 'Poor Thing' Remark On Murmu
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'In Poor Taste, Avoidable': Rashtrapati Bhavan On Sonia Gandhi's 'Poor Thing' Remark On Murmu

ABP News  

The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday reacted to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's statement on President Droupadi Murmu's address to the Parliament as "unfortunate and entirely avoidable". Without naming the Congress leader, a statement from the President Murmu's office called the comments made by 'some prominent leaders' in poor taste, "unfortunate and entirely avoidable." #WATCH | Delhi | After the President's address …

‘Hurt dignity': Rashtrapati Bhavan slams Sonia Gandhi's remark on President Murmu
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Hurt dignity': Rashtrapati Bhavan slams Sonia Gandhi's remark on President Murmu

Hindustan Times  

The Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday slammed Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's ‘poor thing’ remark on President Droupadi Murmu, calling it “in poor taste”. New Delhi, Jan 31 : President Droupadi Murmu stands for National Anthem before addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session, in New Delhi on Friday. In …

'Could Hardly Speak, Poor Thing': Sonia Gandhi's Remark On President Murmu's Parliament Speech Sparks Row
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Could Hardly Speak, Poor Thing': Sonia Gandhi's Remark On President Murmu's Parliament Speech Sparks Row

ABP News  

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday reacted to President Droupadi Murmu's Parliament address ahead of the Budget session, saying that the President had become "tired" towards the end of her address and "could hardly speak". #WATCH | Delhi | After the President's address to the Parliament, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi says,".The President was getting very tired by the end.She could …

Rashtrapati Bhavan reacts over Sonia Gandhi’s ‘poor thing’ remark on President Murmu
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rashtrapati Bhavan reacts over Sonia Gandhi’s ‘poor thing’ remark on President Murmu

The Hindu  

The Rashtrapati Bhavan Press Secretary on Friday reacted to the media reports of the former Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s reaction to President Droupadi Murmu’s address to both Houses of Parliament and called it “in poor taste, unfortunate and entirely avoidable”. “The poor lady, the President, was getting very tired by the end.she could hardly speak poor thing,” Ms. Gandhi was …

BJP slams Congress over Sonia Gandhi's remark calling President Murmu 'poor thing'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

BJP slams Congress over Sonia Gandhi's remark calling President Murmu 'poor thing'

Op India  

Bharatiya Janata Party has slammed Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi for her remarks calling President Droupadi Murmu “poor thing”. While reacting to President Murmu’s address to the joint session of the Parliament, Sonia Gandhi told reporters, “The President was getting very tired by the end…She could hardly speak, poor thing,” Sonia Gandhi told reporters.” BJP MP Sambit Patra said …

‘Elitist, anti-poor’: BJP hits at Sonia Gandhi for ‘poor thing’ remark on President Murmu
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Elitist, anti-poor’: BJP hits at Sonia Gandhi for ‘poor thing’ remark on President Murmu

Live Mint  

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's comments regarding President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament on Friday ignited a political firestorm. Commenting on the President's speech, Sonia Gandhi said, “She could hardly speak, poor thing.” This has prompted backlash from political leaders, particularly from the BJP, which retorted at Gandhi's remark, claiming that it “shows the elitist, anti-poor and anti-tribal nature …

'Feudal': BJP slams Sonia Gandhi for calling President Murmu 'poor thing'
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Feudal': BJP slams Sonia Gandhi for calling President Murmu 'poor thing'

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Friday stoked a controversy over her reaction to President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint session of the Parliament, calling her a “poor thing”. President Droupadi Murmu addresses the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session, in New Delhi, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. “Former Congress President Smt …

‘President and I live in two different countries’: How Opposition reacted to Murmu’s speech
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘President and I live in two different countries’: How Opposition reacted to Murmu’s speech

Live Mint  

The budget session of Parliament commenced on Friday with President Droupadi Murmu's address to a joint sitting of both Houses. Congress leader Karti Chidambaram opined, “I think the President of India and I live in two different countries.” Further, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said the president “could hardly speak, poor thing”. ‘President was getting very tired’ Congress Parliamentary …

Sonia Gandhi remark row: 'Comments are unfortunate, hurt the dignity of the office,' says Rashtrapati Bhavan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sonia Gandhi remark row: 'Comments are unfortunate, hurt the dignity of the office,' says Rashtrapati Bhavan

India TV News  

Rashtrapati Bhavan has dismissed claims by Congress leaders suggesting that President Droupadi Murmu appeared tired during her recent address to Parliament. Rashtrapati Bhavan reiterated that the President remains deeply engaged in advocating for the welfare of the underprivileged and continues to perform her constitutional duties with dedication. President's commitment to marginalised groups The statement emphasised that President Murmu remains deeply …

BJP alleges Sonia Gandhi insulted President Murmu with 'poor thing' remark, demands apology
1 month, 4 weeks ago

BJP alleges Sonia Gandhi insulted President Murmu with 'poor thing' remark, demands apology

India TV News  

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's reaction to President Droupadi Murmu's address has sparked an outrage. Sambit Patra's reaction to Sonia Gandhi's statement BJP National Spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra also condemned Sonia Gandhi's remarks and said President Murmu can never be a poor thing. She said that President Droupadi Murmu appeared very tired during her whole speech and referred …

One said 'boring', other said 'poor thing': PM jabs Gandhis over President remarks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

One said 'boring', other said 'poor thing': PM jabs Gandhis over President remarks

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday tore into the Congress over Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark on President Droupadi Murmu, saying it reflected the arrogance of the "shahi parivaar" and was an insult to the 10 crore tribal population. A political row erupted on the first day of the Budget Session after former Congress President Sonia Gandhi said that the …

President wasn't tired: Office condemns Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' comment
1 month, 4 weeks ago

President wasn't tired: Office condemns Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' comment

India Today  

In a scathing counter to Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark about the President, Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday said the comments by the Congress MP were in "poor taste" and "unfortunate". In a statement, the press secretary to the President said Droupadi Murmu, 66, was "not tired at any point" during her hour-long address to kick off the Budget session of …

She's 78, meant no disrespect: Priyanka Gandhi defends Sonia's 'poor thing' remark
1 month, 4 weeks ago

She's 78, meant no disrespect: Priyanka Gandhi defends Sonia's 'poor thing' remark

India Today  

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi defended her mother Sonia Gandhi after her "poor thing" remark on President Droupadi Murmu stoked a massive controversy. Shielding her mother from the criticism over her remark, Priyanka Gandhi said Sonia was 78 years old and "meant no disrespect". He also called Sonia Gandhi's remark on the President an "insult to tribal people". The Rashtrapati Bhavan …

Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark on President sparks row, BJP seeks apology
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark on President sparks row, BJP seeks apology

India Today  

Congress MP Sonia Gandhi, while dissecting the President's opening remarks on the Budget session, said Droupadi Murmu was "getting very tired" by the end, while her son Rahul Gandhi called it "boring". The Rajya Sabha MP was heard saying "false promises", after which Rahul Gandhi said the speech was "boring". Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee also courted controversy after he …

One said 'boring', other said 'poor thing': PM jabs Gandhis over President remarks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

One said 'boring', other said 'poor thing': PM jabs Gandhis over President remarks

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday tore into the Congress over Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark on President Droupadi Murmu, saying it reflected the arrogance of the "shahi parivaar" and was an insult to the 10 crore tribal population. A political row erupted on the first day of the Budget Session after former Congress President Sonia Gandhi said that the …

Congress 'shahi parivaar' insulted President Murmu: PM Modi on Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Congress 'shahi parivaar' insulted President Murmu: PM Modi on Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at Congress over Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark for President Droupadi Murmu. Addressing a rally in Dwarka ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, PM Modi said, "look at Congress "shaahi parivaar's" arrogance, it insulted President Droupadi Murmu who comes from tribal background." PM Modi's remarks on Sonia Gandhi PM further called the …

BJP accuses Rahul of disrespecting Murmu, not greeting her at Constitution Day event
4 months ago

BJP accuses Rahul of disrespecting Murmu, not greeting her at Constitution Day event

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday slammed Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he did not greet President Droupadi Murmu at an event held to mark Samvidhan Diwas in Parliament. Posting two video clips purportedly of the event on X, the BJP said, "Rahul Gandhi is so arrogant that he did not even greet the …

Rahul Gandhi disrespected President, alleges BJP, shares Parliament videos
4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi disrespected President, alleges BJP, shares Parliament videos

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was accused by the BJP of disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu by not greeting her at Constitution Day celebrations in Parliament on Tuesday. Malviya shared two videos from the event, one allegedly showing Gandhi looking sideways while other leaders either looked straight ahead or downwards as the national anthem was played. "Rahul Gandhi can’t hold his attention …

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of lowering dignity of LoP office
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of lowering dignity of LoP office

The Hindu  

Mounting a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his speech, Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Kiren Rijiju on July 1 accused him of lowering the dignity of the office of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha by making “extremely irresponsible” remarks and “unverified” claims. Mr. Vaishnaw said the Congress leader who was previously used to enjoying …

PM Modi’s ‘mujra’ remark is an insult to Bihar: Mallikarjun Kharge
10 months ago

PM Modi’s ‘mujra’ remark is an insult to Bihar: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his ‘mujra’ remark against Opposition leaders and said that he had “insulted Bihar” by making such a comment. Mr. Kharge, during his day-long tour of Bihar where he addressed an election rally in Sasaram Lok Sabha constituency and a congregation in Patna city, said, “Modi ji …

Anurag Thakur slams Opposition for 'insulting' President Murmu 'repeatedly'
2 years, 1 month ago

Anurag Thakur slams Opposition for 'insulting' President Murmu 'repeatedly'

India Today  

Union Minister Arung Thakur on Saturday lashed out at the opposition parties for “insulting” President Droupadi Murmu, calling their attitude “unfortunate” and sought an apology. When they saw Budget has something for all sections, that it is transparent&inclusive, they became speechless: Union Min Anurag Thakur pic.twitter.com/yZwHtax2LA — ANI February 4, 2023 A few opposition parties boycotted the customary speech of …

'Regret Choice of Word, But…': Congress Neta Udit Raj's Apology Over Murmu 'Chamcha' Remark with Conditions
2 years, 5 months ago

'Regret Choice of Word, But…': Congress Neta Udit Raj's Apology Over Murmu 'Chamcha' Remark with Conditions

News 18  

A day after a massive row over comments made by Udit Raj attacking President Droupadi Murmu, the Congress leader has now issued a clarification apologising for ‘mistake in choice of word’, but also said that he will continue to raise necessary questions. The Chairman of Unorganized Workers & Employees Congress or KKC Udit Raj had tweeted, “I hope no country …

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