3 hours Ago By TOI News Desk
Congress MPs Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrive for the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday hit back at the BJP for attacking Sonia Gandhi over her comment on President Droupadi Murmu , calling the controversy a deliberate misinterpretation by the media and the ruling party. Speaking to reporters, Priyanka said, “My mother is a 70-80-year-old lady.
She simply said that the President read such a long speech and must have been tired, poor thing. She fully respects the President of India . It is very unfortunate that this has been twisted.
” The controversy erupted after Sonia Gandhi was heard making an offhand remark about President Murmu's address to Parliament. Sonia Gandhi had made a remark about President Murmu, referring to her as a "poor thing" while discussing her parliamentary address. The BJP accused the Congress leader of being disrespectful, calling the comment a reflection of her "feudal mindset.
" Dismissing the BJP’s outrage, Priyanka countered, “They should first apologise for ruining the country before demanding an apology from my mother.”.
