Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Kerala Congress Leader's Comment Sparks Controversy
A Youth Congress leader in Kerala, Jinto John, made an offensive comment about Lord Krishna during a TV discussion.
This led to immediate backlash from the BJP, who demanded an apology.
John apologized, saying it was a slip of the tongue.
The incident is causing internal friction within the Congress, with some leaders reportedly unhappy about the actions of certain youth leaders.
The remark was made during a conversation about a separate issue, a smear campaign against a CPM leader, K J Shine.
Youth Congress leader Jinto John made a controversial comment about Lord Krishna.
The remark sparked a political storm in Kerala.
BJP leaders demanded an apology from John and his party.
John expressed regret, claiming his statement was a slip of the tongue.
The incident is creating dissatisfaction within the Congress party.
- Who
- Dr. Jinto John, Kerala Congress spokesperson
- What
- Made a derogatory remark about Lord Krishna on live television.
- When
- During a discussion about a smear campaign against K J Shine.
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- His comments sparked outrage and led to political controversy.
Congress
BJP
Nature of Remarks
Congress
Jinto John claimed the comment was a slip of the tongue
BJP
The BJP views the comments as part of a pattern of disparaging Hindu deities.
Response to Controversy
Congress
KPCC leader stated that they hadn't decided on any disciplinary action for the incident.
BJP
The BJP demanded a public apology from John and his party.
- Person Involved
- Dr. Jinto John
- Political Party
- Kerala Congress (Youth Wing)
- Offensive Comment
- Derogatory remark about Lord Krishna
- Reaction
- Backlash from BJP
- Apology
- John expressed regret, claimed slip of tongue
