A political controversy has arisen over a photograph taken during Narendra Modi’s three-day official visit to Indonesia. A controversy broke out in the Indonesian Parliament over a comment made by the official
New Delhi: A new controversy has arisen in Indian politics regarding a photograph taken during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia. Objecting to a social media post of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has criticized the party. He said that it is not appropriate to make such comments about a woman leader for any political protest.
This controversy came to light when Prime Minister Modi was on an official visit to Indonesia and he met Puan Maharani, Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, during an event organized in the Parliament there.
Questions raised on Congress post
According to media reports, a photo of Prime Minister Modi and Puan Maharani was shared from the official social media account of Maharashtra Congress. In this post, a sarcastic caption was written along with the picture, which started a political controversy. Responding to this comment of Congress, Priyanka Chaturvedi said that any political party should take care of language and decorum during its protest.
He wrote on social media that such comments from the official handle of Congress are not appropriate. She said it was wrong to objectify a woman to target a political figure and the level of political criticism should be better.
Why did Priyanka Chaturvedi express her displeasure?
Priyanka Chaturvedi, a leader associated with the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction, objected to the Congress’s post linking it to respect for women. She said political differences have their place, but it is important to maintain respect for women in public life. His reaction was also in the news because Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress are part of the opposition alliance India Bloc at the national level. In Maharashtra, both the parties are allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.
This picture was of an event organized in the Parliament of Indonesia. Prime Minister Modi reached the Parliament of Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday, where he was welcomed. Along with Prime Minister Modi, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani and People’s Consultative Assembly Speaker Ahmad Mujani were also present in the program.
However, in the controversial social media post, only the picture of Prime Minister Modi and Puan Maharani was prominently shown, after which criticism started.
Puan Maharani’s statement on India-Indonesia relations
During Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Indonesia, Puan Maharani highlighted the historical relations between the two countries. He said that the roots of relations between India and Indonesia are very old and strong. Referring to the cultural and diplomatic relations between the two countries, he said that the history of the two countries is deeply interconnected.
Puan Maharani also reminded that her grandfather and Indonesia’s first President Sukarno was the chief guest at India’s first Republic Day celebration in the year 1950.
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