Tripura Opposition Leader's Controversial Remarks Stir Political Storm

Jitendra Chaudhury, the Leader of the Opposition in Tripura Assembly, ignited controversy after comments suggesting that the taller a person, the less intelligent they are. The BJP interpreted this as an attack on former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, leading to calls for a public apology from Chaudhury.

Chaudhury's remarks at a party function in South Tripura were seen as targeting Deb, who stands six feet tall, and comes against the backdrop of previous criticisms faced by Deb during his tenure as chief minister. The statements have stirred tensions, with demands for accountability.

Ratan Lal Nath, Tripura Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, called the comments unacceptable and defended Deb as one of the best-performing leaders. He accused Chaudhury of diverting from substantial issues and urged for a public apology to clear the air of derogatory remarks.

(With inputs from agencies.)