During a speech, Modi referred to Shashi Tharoors wife, Sunanda Pushkar, as a 50 crore girlfriend, sparking widespread condemnation for the insensitive comment.
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Cloud Cover
Modis remark about using clouds to evade radar detection during airstrikes in Pakistan drew ridicule and skepticism from experts and the public alike.
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Puppy Analogy
In a 2013 interview, Modi compared the 2002 Gujarat riots to a puppy getting run over, which was perceived as minimizing the severity of the tragedy and sparked outrage.
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DNA Remark
Modis statement that Congress leader Ahmed Patels DNA was tainted stirred controversy, with accusations of communal undertones and divisive rhetoric.
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Raincoat Remark
Modis comment about former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh being untouched by corruption scandals like a raincoat keeps you dry in the rain was seen as disrespectful and dismissive.
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Shurpanakha Reference
Modis comparison of Congress leader Renuka Chowdhurys laughter to the mythological character Shurpanakhas cackling was criticized for its derogatory undertones.
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Maut Ka Saudagar
Modi famously labeled Congress leader Sonia Gandhi as maut ka saudagar (merchant of death) during a political campaign, leading to widespread condemnation.
