BY SANJEEB KUMAR SAHOO
Before I discuss national and international politics and policies surrounding April 21, I would like to point out that girls should always be respected because they are gods as they create life.
So, let’s talk about two words, “Ei Didi” and “terrorist”, that came from two of the top politicians yesterday. Foul language used by politicians against one another during election seasons should not be taken personally or seriously. For example, during a live press conference in #TamilNadu, a Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, made remarks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah made remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee at a political rally in West Bengal, both of which I believe were made in the heat of the moment, as errors are common in politics during live press conferences and speeches at political rallies.
First, at a political rally for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections in #Salboni, West Midnapore, on April 21, Home Minister #AmitShah, the BJP’s second-ranking leader after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said, “Ei Didi, listen carefully; Bengal is in India.”
Second, on April 21, while attending a live press conference in #Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge used terrorist language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, ‘How can these AIADMK people, who themselves put the photo of Annadurai, how can they join Modi? He is a terrorist.’ His party won’t believe in equality and justice. These people are joining with them; it means they are weakening democracy.”
In a matter of seconds, however, the Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge clarified that what he meant when he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “terrorist” was that “PM Modi is terrorising people and political parties.” He also added that he never referred to the Prime Minister as a terrorist when a reporter asked for context behind the assessment.
The Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge clarified his remarks by saying, ‘He (PM Modi) is terrorising people and political parties.’ I never said he is a terrorist… What I mean, I want to clarify, is that Modi always threatens. The institutions like ED, IT and CBI are in his hands. He wants to take delimitation also into his hands. Therefore, I said, ‘In that context, he is terrorising people and political parties.'”
“I never said he is a terrorist,” the Congress chief said.
On the other hand, a new political development occurred in Bihar on Monday evening, April 21, when #TejPratapYadav, the founder of the Janshakti Janata Dal and the eldest son of former Chief Minister Lalu Yadav, met with Jan Suraj chief #PrashantKishor. Tej Pratap Yadav posted this information on social media.
After the USA-Iran ceasefire expired on April 21, it appears the USA is struggling to make a deal with Iran despite the fact that the USA President frequently uses words like “deal” since Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Pakistan is on hold for a second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, after Iran failed to respond to American positions.
Therefore, President #DonaldTrump has announced an extension to the ceasefire with Iran through a social media post, saying, “I have therefore directed our military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able and will therefore extend the #Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”
On April 8, Iran and the United States of America (USA) agreed to an initial two-week ceasefire, but the agreement has been marred by disagreements over the inclusion of Lebanon in the truce and control of the Strait of Hormuz, and the ceasefire announcement came from the United States of America President for the second time. By the way, Israel and the United States of America jointly attacked Iran on February 28.
I would like to conclude by saying that, as a Hindu, I don’t eat non-vegetarian food on Tuesday, as it is dedicated to Bhagwan Hanuman ji.
However, a politician from the world’s largest political party shared a video on social media while eating fish on Tuesday.
