A Bangladeshi journalist, Salah Uddin Shoaib Chaudhary recently faced criticism for allegedly defaming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi over social media. Critical comments against Sonia. A person name G.Srinivas of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee booked the journalist for a defamation case, hence triggering a political stir. The incident has underlined increasing scrutiny of political commentary, even from across borders.
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Prashant Kishor Takes a Dig at Tejashwi Yadav
The political strategist Prashant Kishor has again been in the news with his attack on Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav. Kishor, quite known for not mincing words as far as Indian politics goes, said Yadav has completely failed to address development challenges in Bihar. His latest remark appears evidence of the growing chasm between Kishor and Yadav, who have not shared very warm relations in the last few years. Kishor has long been vocal about his frustration with the handling of Bihar, primarily under Yadav's government, and the policy experiments that have gone awry.
जन सुराज प्रमुख प्रशांत किशोर ने RJD नेता तेजस्वी यादव को समाजवाद पर अपने विचार व्यक्त करने की चुनौती दी. PK ने कथित तौर पर दावा भी किया कि तेजस्वी यादव 9वीं फेल हो गए हैं. #PrashantKishor #TejashwiYadav #RJD #BiharPolitics pic.twitter.com/4AOArzwoBH— Manchh (@Manchh_Official) September 3, 2024
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Rise in Political Temperature
The tussle between Kishor and Yadav writes another chapter in the raging Bihar political drama. Kishor's attack comes at a time when there are serious governance issues to attend to in the state, which include unemployment, challenges, and dissatisfaction among people. His pointed remarks have been seen as part of a greater narrative over accountability and performance among political leaders.
The case of the Bangladeshi journalist underlines a growing attack on political figures in the digital age-domestic and foreign. There comes a thin line between free speech and what role social media plays in building a perception of political leadership.
Political tensions build-up
As the political tensions build up, the focus has continued to fall upon the leaders to respond to criticisms and ensure better governance. The coming days may bring further development in this respect and a response from the involved parties is immensely awaited.
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