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'Jinnahwadi party': BJP slams Ajoy Kumar's 'Sikkim a neighbouring country' remark; Congress leader hits back

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Congress leader Ajoy Kumar triggered controversy by mistakenly referring to Sikkim as a neighboring nation while criticizing the government's foreign policy. The BJP seized on the remark, accusing the Congress of divisive politics and insulting the Northeast. Kumar apologized for the error but questioned the BJP's focus on real issues.
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