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BJP MLA under fire for remarks on Tripura’s indigenous people, their lifestyle

BJP MLA under fire for remarks on Tripura’s indigenous people, their lifestyle

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KTR told the Rythu Garjana Sabha in Nirmal that BJP legislators, including MLAs and MPs, have turned into “ashta grahalu,” a term he used to criticize their performance. While making the remark, he also lashed out at both the Congress and the BJP on various issues. No further details about the context or implications of the comment are provided in the excerpts.

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TIPRA Motha party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma demanded the BJP MLA seek an apology from the people

3 of the 90 reports on this event credit a wire agency (ANI, PTI or IANS), all from the same agency.

Coverage arrived over 39 hours. First from The Economic Times, latest from The Hans India.

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Coverage Bias Distribution

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Left / Center-Left 5 (27%)
Center 9 (50%)
Center-Right / Right 4 (23%)

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