PM Modi’s Criticism of Sonia Gandhi’s Remarks:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s comments about President Droupadi Murmu, referring to her as a "poor thing" after the President's address to Parliament. The remark, made by Sonia Gandhi after the President's speech at the start of the budget session, was criticized by Modi as an example of the Congress family’s "arrogance." He further suggested that the Congress leader’s language was disrespectful to the President and marginalized communities, particularly the poor and tribal populations.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Responds to the Controversy:
In response to the controversy, the Rashtrapati Bhavan issued a statement condemning the remarks, stating that they were not only inappropriate but also hurt the dignity of the high office. The statement emphasized that President Droupadi Murmu had not shown any signs of fatigue during her address, which highlighted the issues faced by marginalized communities, women, and farmers. The office of the President suggested that the Congress leaders’ comments might stem from a misunderstanding of the discourse in Indian languages like Hindi.

Political Back-and-Forth and Public Response:
The exchange between Sonia Gandhi’s comments and PM Modi’s response has sparked a political back-and-forth. During an election rally in Delhi’s Dwarka, PM Modi reiterated his criticism, drawing attention to the Congress party’s treatment of President Murmu. He also targeted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing both parties of arrogance, with the Congress family's behavior being at the forefront. The controversy highlights ongoing political tensions and the growing divide between political leaders in the run-up to the upcoming elections.