BJP trashes reports of distributing vermilion, slams Mamata's choice of words against PM Modi
The Hindu
BJP rejects fake news, criticizes Mamata Banerjee for inappropriate language towards PM Modi, calls Operation Sindoor politicized.
No politician should use such language, the BJP said on Friday (May 30, 2025) as it chastised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her choice of words targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
It rejected as fake news a media report that claimed the ruling BJP planned to distribute vermilion among women to mark the government's anniversary.
Also Read | TMC hits back at PM Modi’s claims, counter questions on Manipur, paper leaks and unemployment
BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "Mamata Banerjee has said what should never be spoken. No politician or elected representative should use a language... (she said) 'Is PM Modi the husband of every woman?' What kind of language is this?" But yes, Modi is a "sewak" (servant) to everyone; he is like a father to some and a brother to others, he told reporters.
Attacking the Trinamool Congress supremo, Mr. Patra said, "There is no doubt, however, that if someone has worked to shelter Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas, it is Mamata Banerjee. They are fond of her."
The BJP MP from Mr. Puri rejected media reports as "fake news" that the ruling BJP planned to distribute vermilion (sindoor) among women to mark the Narendra Modi government's anniversary.
He accused Opposition parties, which had cited the report to slam the BJP for politicising Operation Sindoor, of spreading this propaganda to belittle India's military action against Pakistan and terror sites there.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlights significant progress in Kerala's key sectors under the Left government's second term.
Airfares soar as IndiGo cancels flights, causing disruption for travelers at Mangaluru International Airport.
Deadline nears for Telangana's Waqf Portal registrations, with over 40,000 institutions registered amid calls for an extension.