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Congress Demands BJP Apology After Sawaikar Calls Protesting Youth 'Termites'
✍️ The Goan
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 03:03 PM
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The Indian National Congress has called for an apology from the Bharatiya Janata Party after BJP leader Sawaikar referred to protesting youth as 'termites'.
The Indian National Congress has formally demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Party issue a formal apology following remarks made by BJP spokesperson Sawaikar.
Sawaikar, speaking at a recent event, described the youth who were protesting as 'termites', a term that Congress has described as demeaning and disrespectful.
The comments came amid a series of demonstrations by young people across the country, who have been voicing concerns over various socio‑economic issues.
In a statement, Congress leaders condemned the remarks and called on the BJP to retract the statement and apologise to the protesting youth.
Sawaikar, speaking at a recent event, described the youth who were protesting as 'termites', a term that Congress has described as demeaning and disrespectful.
The comments came amid a series of demonstrations by young people across the country, who have been voicing concerns over various socio‑economic issues.
In a statement, Congress leaders condemned the remarks and called on the BJP to retract the statement and apologise to the protesting youth.