The BJP today sought an apology from Sonia Gandhi after her party leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury referred to President Droupadi Murmu as 'Rashtrapatni,' accusing the Congress of insulting Ms. Murmu. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury clarified his position on the "Rashtrapatni" statement by saying the BJP was making a big deal out of nothing. Whether he or she is an Adivasi or a Brahmin, the President of India represents us. We appreciate the position. Reporters asked us where we wanted to go while we were protesting at Vijay Chowk yesterday. I proclaimed my desire to go to the President's residence. I only mentioned 'Rashtrapatni' once. The reporter mentioned it again, and when he did, I told him that I could have said it accidentally and that it would be best if they didn't broadcast it. However, he broadcast it. When the Congress objected to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) interviewing Sonia Gandhi on the National Herald case, Chowdhury made the remark.
