At least 40 BJP MPs met Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to move a privilege motion against Congress patriarch Sonia Gandhi for her derogatory remarks against President of India Droupadi Murmu. The BJP MPs accused Sonia Gandhi of using slanderous words to lower the dignity of the highest office.
Row over Sonia Gandhi's Poor Women Remark
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's comments about President Droupadi Murmu being "poor thing and very tired" after her address to Parliament sparked a controversy. The Rashtrapati Bhavan termed the remarks as "poor taste, unfortunate and unacceptable." Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for insulting the President, who comes from a tribal background.
Sonia Gandhi's Remarks and Congress' Response
Sonia Gandhi's comments on President Murmu's speech being boring and the President being tired were met with strong condemnation from BJP leaders. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi, while Congress defended her remarks, stating they were taken out of context.
President Murmu's Address and BJP's Reaction
After President Murmu's address to Parliament, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were seen discussing the speech, with Sonia Gandhi's comments drawing criticism. The Rashtrapati Bhavan clarified that the President was not tired and her focus on marginalized communities was commendable.
PM Modi's Response
Prime Minister Modi slammed the Congress for their remarks on President Murmu, accusing the party of insulting tribal communities and undermining the progress of marginalized groups. BJP chief JP Nadda also criticized Sonia Gandhi's comments as disrespectful and reflective of the opposition's disregard for the highest constitutional office.
