15/09/2026
A speech by Aisa president Neha Bora has sparked a fresh controversy after she referred to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath as “gunda”, “dangai” and “lampat”. The clip has gone viral on social media, drawing sharply divided reactions.
While some have defended her remarks as political criticism and an expression of dissent, others argue that such personal and derogatory labels cross the line between legitimate criticism and indecent political discourse.
Strong disagreement with a politician’s policies is completely legitimate. But does political speech become more effective when it relies on personal insults and loaded labels?
The viral clip has once again raised a larger question about the standards of public discourse: Where should we draw the line between fearless criticism and disrespectful language?
What do you think?
