The BJP on Monday took exception to a remark, derogatory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reportedly made by the Gujarat unit chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Gopal Italia, terming it “an insult to the democratic process of India and the State”.
The BJP’s IT cell in-charge Amit Malviya had on Sunday shared a video on Twitter where Gopal Italia, AAP's Gujarat convener, can be heard calling Mr. Modi " neech aadmi" (a lowly person). It has been reported that the video dates from 2019 and was made during the run-up to the General Elections.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters on Monday, party spokesperson Sambit Patra said the language used by the AAP with reference to the PM, “exposes AAP and shows what is their intention”.