Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Tripura Leader's Remark on Height Sparks Row, BJP Seeks Apology
Jitendra Chaudhury, the Leader of the Opposition in Tripura, made a comment about tall people, which the ruling BJP party didn't like.
The BJP, believing the comment targeted the former chief minister, Biplab Kumar Deb, wants Chaudhury to apologize.
A BJP minister also said that Chaudhury wasn't doing a good job and even questioned his mental health.
Chaudhury responded by criticizing the minister's mental state.
This has created tensions and arguments between the two political parties.
Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury stated, "taller a person, dumber he is."
The BJP demanded a public apology from Chaudhury, viewing his remark as a jibe at former CM Biplab Kumar Deb.
Ratan Lal Nath, Tripura's Agriculture Minister, criticized Chaudhury's remarks as "objectionable and derogatory."
Chaudhury is also CPI(M)'s state secretary and politburo member.
Chaudhury downplayed the demand for an apology, criticizing Nath's mental state.
- Who
- Jitendra Chaudhury and Biplab Kumar Deb, and other BJP leaders.
- What
- Jitendra Chaudhury stated "taller a person, dumber he is", allegedly targeting Biplab Kumar Deb.
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Where
- South Tripura and Tripura Assembly
- Why
- Chaudhury's statement was seen as an attack on the BJP and Deb, leading to demands for an apology and criticism of Chaudhury's performance.
CPI(M)
BJP
Statements
CPI(M)
Chaudhury downplayed the demand for an apology, and responded by criticizing Nath's mental state
BJP
BJP demanded a public apology from Chaudhury for his remarks.
- LoP
- Jitendra Chaudhury
- Target
- Biplab Kumar Deb
- BJP Demand
- Public Apology
- BJP Minister
- Ratan Lal Nath
- Deb's Height
- Six feet
