Janhit: Congress Under Fire for Comparing Bihar to Bidi in Viral Post | ABP NEWS

A recent political controversy has ignited after a Kerala Congress social media post compared the Indian state of Bihar with bidi (a traditional Indian cigarette). The post claimed that since both Bidi and Bihar start with the letter ‘B’, they should no longer be considered a “sin.” This seemingly light-hearted comparison has triggered a massive political backlash, especially ahead of the crucial Bihar elections. Political parties like BJP and JDU have condemned the post, calling it an insult to the people of Bihar. The issue has quickly snowballed, with demands for apologies from Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders. Though the post was deleted and an apology issued, the damage appears to have been done. Critics argue this reflects a pattern of regional insensitivity within Congress. The controversy has also reignited past instances where Congress leaders allegedly made derogatory remarks about Bihar and its people. The debate has shifted from mere social media outrage to serious political ramifications, with regional pride and electoral consequences at stake. As Bihar heads into elections, the “Bidi remark” may cost Congress significantly, given the emotional and cultural weight it carries for Biharis.

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