Amid a row over former Congress president Sonia Gandhi's reaction to President Droupadi Murmu's address, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on January 31 said her mother’s statement has been twisted by the media. As per reports, Priyanka also said that Sonia Gandhi has the utmost respect for the President.
‘Twisted By Media, She Meant No Disrespect’ Priyanka Gandhi On Sonia Gandhi's Remark On President Murmu
Priyanka Gandhi said: “Both are respected individuals, older than us, and it's clear that my mother meant no disrespect."
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Priyanka Gandhi addressed the controversy, saying: "My mother is 78 years old. She simply said, 'The President must have been tired after reading such a long speech, poor thing.' She holds the President in the highest regard, and it’s unfortunate that the media has twisted her words like this." Priyanka continued, "Both are respected individuals, older than us, and it's clear that my mother meant no disrespect."
This came after Sonia Gandhi's remarks on Friday at the start of the Budget Session, which sparked controversy. When asked about President Droupadi Murmu's address, Sonia had said, "The President was getting very tired by the end. She could hardly speak, poor thing."
The BJP quickly seized on the comment, criticizing it as "derogatory" and accusing the Congress of engaging in "low-level gutter politics."
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