Kapil Sibal Defends 'Symptomatic Malaise' Comment Amidst VP Dhankhar's Criticism

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has responded to Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's criticism of his comments regarding a trainee doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata. Sibal challenged Dhankhar's stance by citing statistics on rape and murder cases from various states. Dhankhar condemned Sibal's use of the term 'symptomatic malaise,' calling it irresponsible and harmful.

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal clapped back at Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday after being criticised for his comments on a trainee doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata.

In a post on X, Sibal noted the prevalence of similar cases in several states, questioning why West Bengal wasn't highlighted. Dhankhar, addressing students at Delhi University's Bharti College, lambasted Sibal for referring to the incident as a 'symptomatic malaise' and suggested such crimes were frequent.

Dhankhar reiterated his stance at another event in Dehradun, urging Sibal to reconsider his comments and issue a public apology, condemning the remarks as deeply harmful and adding to the collective pain.

(With inputs from agencies.)