Rajasthan CM Sparks Controversy Over Modi Remark

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-11T10:37:57.407665+05:30

- Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma called PM Modi his “favourite actor” during an awards function. - Congress leaders quickly seized on the remark, claiming it validated their view of Modi as more of a performer than a leader. - BJP spokesperson Laxmikant Bhardwaj refuted the interpretation, stating Sharma was asked about his favorite “hero,” not actor. - Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra reiterated their stance, saying Modi is skilled in camera artistry and eloquent speeches. - The controversy gained traction on social media, with millions of views and rebuttals from both parties. Source: [News 18](https://www.news18.com/politics/rajasthan-cm-bhajan-lal-sharma-calls-pm-modi-his-favourite-actor-congress-mocks-him-9256994.html), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/modi-my-favourite-actor-says-rajasthan-cm-gives-congress-anti-pm-ammo/articleshow/118862665.cms)

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma called PM Modi his “favourite actor” during an awards function.
Congress leaders quickly seized on the remark, claiming it validated their view of Modi as more of a performer than a leader.
BJP spokesperson Laxmikant Bhardwaj refuted the interpretation, stating Sharma was asked about his favorite “hero,” not actor.
Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra reiterated their stance, saying Modi is skilled in camera artistry and eloquent speeches.
The controversy gained traction on social media, with millions of views and rebuttals from both parties.

Source: News 18, The Times Of India