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Wrong facts or 'pure sarcasm'? Jharkhand mantri stirs a row

IndiaTimes Friday, 25 April 2025
Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu faced criticism for demanding Himachal Pradesh CM's resignation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Sonu claimed his remark was sarcastic, intended to highlight the Centre's silence on security issues. BJP leaders condemned his statement as irresponsible, with Babulal Marandi accusing him of bringing shame to the state.
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