Lakhs of trees cut in tribal areas; their land, resources being taken away by BJP: Pawan Khera

IANS | July 8, 2025 4:11 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) As a political firestorm erupted on Tuesday after Congress party President Mallikarjun Kharge allegedly disrespected President Droupadi Murmu and her predecessor Ram Nath Kovind by reportedly referring to them as "Murma ji" and “Covid" respectively, the Congress hit back and accused the BJP of looting tribal lands, jungles and resources.

Kharge should apologise to President Murmu: BJP

IANS | July 8, 2025 4:09 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) A fresh political storm erupted on Tuesday following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial remarks, which allegedly belittled President Droupadi Murmu and her predecessor Ram Nath Kovind, drawing sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who accused the grand old party of being "anti-women," "anti-Dalit," and "anti-tribal."