Derogatory Remarks
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Tamil Nadu BJP chief apologises to Vijay, Trisha over derogatory remarks: What was the controversy?
Chennai | Feb 17, 2026, 12:05 AM ISTTamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran said this was a statement made by mistake. "Our all India women's wing chief Vanathi Srinivasan and Annamalai has spoken to me about this matter. If anyone has been hurt by my statement, I express my heartfelt regrets,” he said.
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JNU slogan controversy: Delhi Police registers FIR over derogatory remarks after viral video
India | Jan 07, 2026, 10:49 PM ISTAfter examining the complaint and available material, the police sought legal opinion before proceeding with the registration of the case. Based on the assessment, the FIR has been registered under Section 352 for making provocative statements and Section 353 for acts related to disturbing peace.
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Bihar Elections: BJP files complaint against Rahul Gandhi over 'derogatory remarks' against PM Modi
Bihar | Oct 30, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTAddressing election rallies in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi had claimed that the Prime Minister would do "anything for votes, even dance", and accused the BJP of running the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar "by remote control".
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Vijay Shah apologises for derogatory remark against Col Sofiya Qureshi, says 'ashamed', FIR lodged
India | May 15, 2025, 03:12 AM ISTMadhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah had sparked controversy with his remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media during 'Operation Sindoor'.
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Maldives: Muizzu denies pursuing 'India Out' campaign, condemns derogatory remarks against PM Modi
World | Sep 28, 2024, 11:25 AM ISTThe ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since November last year when Muizzu took charge and demanded the expulsion of Indian military personnel. Things escalated when Maldivian deputy ministers made disparaging remarks against PM Modi after his Lakshadweep visit.
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'Will ensure it's not repeated': Maldives' foreign minister on derogatory remarks towards PM Modi
World | May 10, 2024, 11:59 AM ISTRelations between India and the Maldives soured after three Maldivian deputy ministers made derogatory remarks towards PM Modi, leading to a tourism boycott of the country. The bilateral relations were already in hot waters due to President Mohamed Muizzu's pro-China policies.
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Maldives opposition leader stresses "tougher stand" by govt to repair ties with India amid row
World | Jan 11, 2024, 08:05 AM ISTIsmail admitted that the current government has more favourable and stronger relations with China amid strained ties with India. A diplomatic uproar erupted following disparaging remarks against PM Modi, which led to thousands of people boycotting the Maldives as a tourist destination.
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Assam Police arrests Congress MLA Aftabuddin Mollah for derogatory remarks against priests, seers
India | Nov 08, 2023, 10:08 AM ISTA case was registered at Dispur police station under the relevant IPC sections on a complaint, police informed. The Congress MLA is alleged to have delivered an inflammatory speech targeting priests, Namgharias, and seers at a public meeting in Goalpara district on November 4.
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Dhinakaran booked for distribution of pamphlets with remarks against Modi, TN CM
National | Oct 02, 2017, 08:20 PM ISTThis is the second case slapped against Dhinakaran, who is engaged in a tussle for power with Palaniswami, by the state police
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Insulted by landlord, 48-year-old man commits suicide
India | Jul 24, 2016, 04:28 PM ISTIn a shocking incident, a 48-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by consuming pesticides after his woman landlord passed some derogatory remarks on him over rent. Loganathan was staying in the rented house owned by
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Uproar in LS over BJP MP's derogatory remark against Sonia, Rahul
National | Dec 10, 2015, 11:12 PM ISTNew Delhi: The opposition today created a ruckus in Lok Sabha after "objectionable" remarks made by a senior BJP leader against Congress leaders including Rahul and Sonia Gandhi.Congress has demanded an apology from the BJP
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Top 9 politically incorrect remarks that shamed nation!
Mouthful | Jan 09, 2015, 12:59 PM ISTTime and again, people from the political arena do the wrong not just with their acts but with their minds too...especially when they let it out in open!Recently, Sakshi Maharaj's outrageous remarks suggesting 'Hindu women
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Magician PC Sorcar Jr granted bail in row over making remarks against Mamata
India | Apr 02, 2014, 04:21 PM ISTBarasat: Barasat BJP candidate and magician P C Sorcar today surrendered before a local court and was granted bail in connection with a case of making alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He
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ANC Leader Charged For Making Derogatory Remarks About Indians
World | Nov 09, 2011, 02:03 PM ISTJohannesburg, Nov 9: A minority rights body in South Africa has charged firebrand youth wing leader Julius Malema of the country's ruling African National Congress with making derogatory remarks against Indians. The South African Minority