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  RJD's Abdul Siddiqui clarifies his controversial remarks on Hindus, says statement misinterpreted

  India | August 25, 2025 23:58 IST

  RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui faced backlash over remarks seen as targeting Hindus, later clarified his statement as misinterpreted, and reaffirmed his commitment to secularism and unity.

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  BSP's Akash Anand slams Udit Raj over controversial remark against Mayawati, demands action

  Uttar Pradesh | February 18, 2025 8:19 IST

  Udit Raj had criticised BSP chief and former UP CM Mayawati during an event in Lucknow. During the event, he had called Mayawati, the enemy of social justice.

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  'Hindutva is a disease': PDP leader Iltija Mufti's controversial post triggers row, clarifies later

  Jammu and Kashmir | December 09, 2024 8:13 IST

  PDP leader Iltija Mufti triggered a row by calling Hindutva as 'disease' that must be weeded out. The BJP has called out for her derogatory remark and sought an apology after which she clarified her stance.

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  Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA offers Rs 11 lakh for cutting off Rahul Gandhi's tongue, sparks row | Watch

  Maharashtra | September 16, 2024 16:42 IST

  Shiv Sena (Eknath) MLA from Buldhana assembly seat in Vidarbha region Sanjay Gaikwad offered Rs 11 lakh to anyone chopping off Rahul Gandhi's tongue. The BJP has distanced itself from Gaikwad's statement, while Congress has demanded action against him.

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  Yogi Adityanath slams Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remarks, says 'Congress should apologise to country'

  Uttar Pradesh | May 09, 2024 13:50 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lambasted Congress for Sam Pitroda's controversial remarks on India's diversity and demanded an apology from the grand old party. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also stated that Pitroda's statement has insulted the 140 crore Indians.

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  Yearender 2023: From 'Gaumutra' to 'Sanatan Dharma' remark, most controversial statements this year

  India | December 21, 2023 9:19 IST

  Yearender 2023: The expulsion of Rajasthan BJP leader Sandeep Dayma over remarks on gurdwaras, Udhayanidhi Stalin's call to 'eradicate' Sanatana Dharma, and the Dalai Lama's regrettable interaction with a child added unique dimensions to the socio-political landscape.

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  Geert Wilders, who backed Nupur Sharma, set to become next Dutch PM: 5 facts about him

  World | November 23, 2023 13:34 IST

  In a stunning shift for European politics, Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) is set to win 35 seats of out the 150-seat lower house of the Dutch Parliament. Wilders is known for his notorious anti-EU and anti-Islam proposed policies, which have angered mainstream politicians.

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  'Chanting slogans of 'Jai Ganga Maiyya...': Congress's Aziz Qureshi statements stir controversy

  India | August 22, 2023 20:34 IST

  Speaking at an event in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district, the Congress leader controversially said that the loss of one or two crore Muslims from a total population of 22 crores would not be an issue.

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  The BJP retaliates against Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial statement on PM Modi.

  News | April 27, 2023 18:41 IST

  BJP Attack on Congress: The BJP has strongly objected to Kharge's statement. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje said Kharge's statement is enough to prove This is the reason why Congress has fallen so much.

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  Irani's on controversial statement of George Soros Attempts are being made to weaken democracy

  News | February 17, 2023 17:37 IST

  On the controversial statement of George Soros, Union Minister Smriti Irani said in a press conference that an attempt is being made to interfere in India's democracy. This country is run by the constitution. At the same time, he said that we will answer with one voice to George Soros

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  Union Minister Giriraj Singh gave controversial statement regarding increasing population of Muslims

  News | February 16, 2023 17:45 IST

  Union Minister Giriraj Singh gave a controversial statement regarding the increasing population of Muslims. Giriraj Singh said that the increasing population of Muslims is not a matter of concern.

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  Shivamogga police registers case against Pragya Thakur over her controversial remarks at Hindu event

  India | December 29, 2022 11:19 IST

  Pragya Thakur had on December 25 said Hindus have the right to respond to those who attack them and their dignity as she spoke about the killing of Hindu activists.

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  Bilawal Bhutto replies to BJP protests in India: 'I have not coined the term butchers of Gujarat'

  World | December 19, 2022 12:27 IST

  Bilawal Bhutto controversy: Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Saturday, said he had not coined the term "butchers of Gujarat" and added "it was the Indian citizens who gave him the title.

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  10 reasons why action must be taken against Azam Khan

  April 15, 2019 19:40 IST

  The level of political blame game in Indian elections has never been civil, but with Azam Khan's 'Khaki Underwear' remark it just hit a new low. Unfortunately, it is not the first time that the Samajwadi Party leader has made objectionable statements which command a strict action against him. Take a look a the few recent ones:

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  James Gunn back on Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 3 after being sacked for controversial tweets

  Hollywood | March 16, 2019 19:18 IST

  After the news broke out, Gunn on Friday took to Twitter and posted a lengthy note saying, he is "grateful to every person out there who has supported me over the past few months."

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  BJP MP controversial statement, says MPs indulge in corruption because their salary is less

  News | January 07, 2019 10:22 IST

  UP: BJP MP makes a controversial statement, says MPs indulge in corruption because their salary is less

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  Rahul Gandhi reprimands CP Joshi over 'Brahmin' remark; Congress leader apologises

  India | November 23, 2018 13:53 IST

  Urging party leaders to not make statements that could hurt any section of the society, Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to express disappointment as he publicly called for an apology by Congress leader CP Joshi.

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  Either give birth to 'sanskari' children or remain infertile: BJP MLA's advice to mothers of Congress leaders

  Politics | June 14, 2018 8:52 IST

  "Women should rather remain infertile than produce kids who are not 'sanskari' and who deform society," the MLA said while addressing a public event on Wednesday.

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  'Officials worst than sex workers', UP MLA Surendra Singh does it again

  India | June 06, 2018 8:09 IST

  No stranger to controversy, Singh claimed 'officials were worst than sex workers who at least take money and do their jobs' and advised the public to 'thrash government officials with shoes if they demand a bribe'.

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  Despite warning from PM Modi, BJP leaders continue to make controversial statement

  News | April 30, 2018 11:41 IST

  Despite warning from PM Modi, BJP leaders continue to make controversial statement