Abusive Language: Growing Trend in Politics By Deepak Parvatiyar The use of expletives by ‘Sadhvi’ Niranjan Jyoti, the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries in the Modi government, conveys more than what meets the eye. The reckless ‘sanyasin’, in an election rally in Delhi on December 1, asked the gathering to decide whether they wanted ‘Ramzaada’ (followers of Lord Ram) or ‘Haraamzaada’ (an expletive meaning bastards). Was it just an instance of loose tongue or a clever ploy to polarise the voters in Delhi where elections are to be held soon? It did create a ruckus with an agitated Opposition stalling the proceedings in Parliament, demanding Jyoti’s immediate sacking. Yet, her use of profanity did make headlines – something that a politician relishes, what if Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted by warning his party leaders against addressing the nation “out of turn”. The examples of loose cannons in politics are too numerous to be enumerated. ...
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