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Bihar Lawyer Seeks FIR Against Sonia Gandhi for ‘Poor Thing’ Remark

Bihar lawyer Sudhir Ojha has filed a complaint against Sonia Gandhi over her ‘poor thing’ remark about President Droupadi Murmu, seeking an FIR for alleged disrespect.

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Bihar Lawyer Seeks FIR Against Sonia Gandhi for ‘Poor Thing’ Remark

A Bihar-based lawyer has filed a complaint against Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, seeking an FIR over her recent remark about President Droupadi Murmu. The lawyer, Sudhir Ojha from Muzaffarpur, accused Sonia Gandhi of ‘disrespecting’ the President, calling it an insult to the country’s highest constitutional authority.

Complaint Filed in Muzaffarpur Court

The complaint, filed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Muzaffarpur, also names Gandhi’s children, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, as co-accused.

“Sonia Gandhi has insulted President Murmu by making the ‘poor thing’ remark. It is a disrespect to the highest constitutional authority in the country. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are also responsible. A case should be registered against them under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,” Ojha told reporters.

The court will take up the matter for hearing on February 10.

What Did Sonia Gandhi Say?

On January 31, after President Murmu’s joint address to Parliament ahead of the Budget session, Sonia Gandhi was asked by reporters about the speech. She responded,
“The President was getting very tired by the end… she could hardly speak, poor thing.”

Rahul Gandhi also criticized the speech, calling it “boring and repetitive,” while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended their mother’s comments.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Reacts

Following the controversy, Rashtrapati Bhavan issued a statement condemning Sonia Gandhi’s remark without naming her directly.

“While reacting to the media on the Hon’ble President’s address to Parliament, some prominent leaders of the Congress party have made comments that clearly hurt the dignity of the high office and therefore are unacceptable,” the statement read.

The President’s office also clarified that Droupadi Murmu was not tired during her speech, contradicting Sonia Gandhi’s claim.

Political Repercussions

The remark has sparked strong reactions, with critics accusing Sonia Gandhi of belittling the President. The case’s outcome remains to be seen when the Muzaffarpur court hears it on February 10.