A political firestorm erupted on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, after a controversial social media post by the Congress party led to sharp condemnation from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. The controversy centers on an AI-generated video shared by Congress leader Ragini Nayak, which depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi selling tea at a global event.
Parliament Session Disrupted by Social Media Spat
The issue quickly spilled over from social media platform X into the halls of Parliament, adding to the chaos during the ongoing Winter Session. The post, which surfaced late on Tuesday night, triggered a massive backlash for its perceived mockery of the Prime Minister's well-documented humble beginnings as a tea seller.
In a strongly-worded post on X, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Indian National Congress of stooping to a new low. He expressed shock that the party and its leaders had resorted to mocking PM Modi's background through manipulated technology.
"This video shows what has gone wrong with Congress’s mindset," Sirsa stated. "Instead of debating governance and ideas, they choose to belittle a great leader like Modi Ji who rose through hard work, struggle, nationalism and determination."
BJP Leaders Condemn "Depraved Mindset" of Congress
Sirsa further argued that the video was an insult to every Indian and claimed it revealed the Congress party's alleged preference for privilege over merit. "Congress only honours privilege of name & money and this is exactly why Congress keeps losing… not just elections, but the respect of the masses," he added.
The criticism was echoed by senior BJP leader CR Kesavan, who launched a scathing attack on the opposition party. He described Nayak's post as exposing the "depraved mindset of the Congress leadership."
"This disgusting tweet by the Congress is a grievous insult to the 140 crore hardworking meritorious Indians, and it is a direct attack by the Congress on the OBC community," Kesavan asserted. He linked the controversy to the political rivalry between PM Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, suggesting the Congress resents the public's continued support for a self-made leader.
Fallout and Political Implications
The incident has intensified the already heated political atmosphere in the country. The BJP's unified response frames the AI video not just as a personal attack on the Prime Minister, but as an affront to the aspirations of millions of Indians from modest backgrounds who see their own story in his journey.
As the Parliament Winter Session continues, this controversy is likely to fuel further debates and accusations, keeping the focus on personal narratives and political dignity rather than legislative agenda. The episode underscores how deeply political narratives around origin, privilege, and representation are embedded in India's contemporary political discourse.
