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Adhir Chowdhury Defends Kharge's 'Baap' Remark as Metaphorical
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🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM
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Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has defended Mallikarjuna Kharge's controversial remark, stating it was a metaphorical use of local jargon and not a literal insult to the Prime Minister.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has stepped in to defend the recent remarks made by Union Minister Mallikarjuna Kharge regarding the Prime Minister. The controversy centers on Kharge's use of the word 'Baap' in a political context, which has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition.
In response to the backlash, Chowdhury argued that the comment should not be interpreted literally. He emphasized that the term was used as a metaphor, rooted in specific local jargon and cultural context, rather than as a direct personal attack.
The Congress leader maintained that political discourse often involves such rhetorical devices and that isolating a single word from its broader context leads to misinterpretation. He urged the public to understand the nuance behind the statement rather than focusing solely on the literal meaning of the word used.
This defense comes amid heightened political tensions, where every public statement by senior leaders is closely scrutinized. While the opposition continues to question the propriety of such language, the Congress leadership insists that the remark was part of a broader political argument and not intended to demean the Prime Minister personally.
In response to the backlash, Chowdhury argued that the comment should not be interpreted literally. He emphasized that the term was used as a metaphor, rooted in specific local jargon and cultural context, rather than as a direct personal attack.
The Congress leader maintained that political discourse often involves such rhetorical devices and that isolating a single word from its broader context leads to misinterpretation. He urged the public to understand the nuance behind the statement rather than focusing solely on the literal meaning of the word used.
This defense comes amid heightened political tensions, where every public statement by senior leaders is closely scrutinized. While the opposition continues to question the propriety of such language, the Congress leadership insists that the remark was part of a broader political argument and not intended to demean the Prime Minister personally.