Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Assam Minister Apologizes for Remarks Against Journalist
A minister in Assam, Jayanta Mallabaruah, said something mean to a journalist and got into trouble.
People, including other journalists, got angry.
The minister said he was sorry, but that he did not mean to hurt all journalists; his apology was issued on social media.
He said his words were aimed at one journalist, not all.
The minister stated that he respects journalists.
The Chief Minister also told the minister to apologize.
Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah apologized for his remarks about a journalist.
The apology came after criticism over his comments during a press interaction.
Mallabaruah claimed his remarks were misinterpreted and not intended to insult the media.
The controversy arose after a journalist questioned him about his dairy farm.
The Chief Minister asked Mallabaruah to apologize.
- Who
- Jayanta Mallabaruah, journalists, and the Chief Minister of Assam.
- What
- Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah apologized for his remarks towards a journalist.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Due to criticism and backlash over his comments.
Journalists
Minister Mallabaruah
Scope of Offense
Journalists
The minister's remarks insulted the journalistic community.
Minister Mallabaruah
The minister's comments were directed at a specific journalist.
- Minister
- Jayanta Mallabaruah
- Portfolio
- PHED and Housing & Urban Affairs
- Incident
- Derogatory remarks towards a journalist
- Response
- Public Apology
- Context
- Questioning about dairy farm
- Key issue
- Use of government subsidies
