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Gupta Criticises 'Step-Motherly' Treatment of Non-BJP Governments as an Attack on Democracy
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 04:08 PM
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BJP leader Gupta has called the harsh treatment of non-BJP governments a ‘step-motherly’ approach that insults democracy, according to a report by Daily Excelsior.
In a statement reported by Daily Excelsior, BJP spokesperson Gupta condemned what he described as a ‘step-motherly’ attitude towards governments that are not led by the Bharatiya Janata Party. He said that such treatment is an insult to democratic principles.
Gupta’s remarks came amid ongoing political tensions between the ruling BJP and opposition parties. He argued that a respectful and constructive engagement is essential for a healthy democracy.
The statement was made during a press briefing where Gupta addressed questions about the party’s stance on inter-party relations. He reiterated the BJP’s commitment to democratic norms while criticizing what he saw as patronizing behaviour towards opposition governments.
Gupta’s remarks came amid ongoing political tensions between the ruling BJP and opposition parties. He argued that a respectful and constructive engagement is essential for a healthy democracy.
The statement was made during a press briefing where Gupta addressed questions about the party’s stance on inter-party relations. He reiterated the BJP’s commitment to democratic norms while criticizing what he saw as patronizing behaviour towards opposition governments.