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News India Live, Digital Desk: Many times a slip of the tongue on the political stage becomes a pain in the neck for the leaders, and something similar has happened with Agra Mayor Hemlata Diwakar. Mispronouncing the name of veteran singer Asha Bhosle during a public event and then laughing loudly at it has cost Mayor Sahiba dearly. The video of this incident has spread like wildfire on social media, after which netizens are fiercely trolling the Mayor for his insensitivity and lack of information.
What is the whole matter?
Actually, Mayor Hemlata Diwakar was addressing from the stage during a felicitation ceremony organized in Agra. During this, he mentioned the great singer and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Asha Bhosle. But in the flow of the speech he called them ‘hope nests’. After getting the name wrong, instead of immediately correcting her mistake, the mayor started laughing right there on the stage. His laughter has angered social media users.
Anger erupted on social media
As soon as the video went viral, people started criticizing the mayor vigorously. Users say that it is very shameful to make fun of the name of a veteran artist like Asha Bhosle, who is respected by the whole world, in this way. One user wrote, “This is not expected from a person holding a responsible position.” At the same time, some people have called it against the pride and political etiquette of Agra. This ‘slip of tongue’ of the mayor is now being linked to his arrogance and carelessness.
discussion in political circles
Opposition parties have also not delayed in raising this issue. A situation of uneasiness is being seen within the BJP also regarding this behavior of the Mayor. Political analysts believe that choice of words and respect for elders is very important in public life. However, till now no formal explanation or apology has come from Mayor Hemlata Diwakar on this matter, but the controversy is not stopping.