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Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt questions Congress over objection to calling Rahul "Miya"
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 09:02 PM
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Uttarakhand BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt asked the Congress why it objects to the term "Miya" being used for Rahul, sparking a political debate.
Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt raised a question to the Congress leadership about its objection to the use of the honorific "Miya" for senior leader Rahul. The remark was made during a recent public interaction, where Bhatt sought clarification on the basis of the Congress's stance. He suggested that the term is a common cultural reference and asked whether the objection is rooted in political sensitivities. The Congress response was not detailed in the report, leaving the issue open for further political discourse in the state. The exchange highlights ongoing linguistic and identity debates that often surface in Indian politics.