Modi Demands Apology from Congress over Insult to President Murmu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress leaders for allegedly insulting President Droupadi Murmu, a tribal woman who addressed Parliament. Modi demanded an apology, accusing Congress of undermining marginalized communities and dismissing the president's achievements speech as boring.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 31-01-2025 21:21 IST | Created: 31-01-2025 21:21 IST
Modi Demands Apology from Congress over Insult to President Murmu
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In a fierce criticism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took aim at the Congress party on Friday, accusing its leaders of disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from a tribal background.

Speaking at a rally in Dwarka, Modi responded to purported remarks made by Congress leaders regarding Murmu's Parliamentary address. He claimed these comments exposed the 'arrogance' of the Congress's 'royal family.'

Modi alleged that Congress members belittled Murmu by labeling her speech as boring. He argued that such words are an insult to India's tribal communities and demanded a public apology from Congress.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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