The Kerala Congress has issued a formal apology following a controversial social media post that compared Bihar to bidis, which sparked widespread outrage. The post, which was later deleted, led to condemnation from Bihar political leaders, BJP members, and people across India, demanding a public apology.
The post was shared on the Kerala Congress official social media account, and it quickly gained attention due to its insensitive nature. In response, the party swiftly deleted the post and issued a public apology. The Kerala Congress clarified that the post was not meant to insult the people of Bihar and expressed regret for the emotional distress caused.
This incident is the latest in a series of social media missteps by political leaders. The Kerala Congress apology post is not the first time the party has found itself at the center of a controversy related to online posts. In a similar incident, the party previously apologized for mocking Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with Pope Francis.
As political leaders from Bihar expressed their dissatisfaction, the Kerala Congress emphasized its commitment to responsible communication and expressed regret over any unintended offense caused by the controversial post.
The apology comes at a time when tensions are already high within Kerala’s political landscape, with Congress MLA Ramesh Chennithala calling for an apology from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for allegedly disrespecting Narayana Guru during a public event.
This latest controversy underscores the growing importance of maintaining decorum in political discourse, particularly in the age of social media. The Kerala Congress has vowed to be more careful with its communications in the future, ensuring that no disrespect is shown to any community or region.
