Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended her mother, Sonia Gandhi, against criticism from the BJP regarding her remarks on President Droupadi Murmu’s speech. Priyanka clarified that her mother had simply expressed concern for the President’s long speech. She said, “My mother is a 78-year-old lady, she has simply said that 'the President read such a long speech and she must have been tired, poor thing'...she fully respects (President of India). I think it is very unfortunate that this kind of thing is twisted by the media. They both are two respected people and older than us...she means no disrespect. BJP should first apologise for pushing into a gorge.”