Digvijaya Singh Questions BJP’s Acceptance of PM Modi as “Panauti”
TFP Bureau, Bhopal; Nov 22, 2023: The political arena is abuzz following former Congress National President and MP Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on ‘Panauti’ (Politics on Panauti). In the latest development, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and current MP Digvijaya Singh delves into the meaning of the term ‘Panauti,’ questioning why the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) embraces Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a symbol of misfortune.
In an explanatory post, Digvijaya Singh unravels the negative connotations associated with the term ‘Panauti,’ defining it as a word used for someone whose presence brings bad luck or unfortunate events to those around them. Singh raises the pertinent question of why BJP regards Modi as a ‘Panauti,’ emphasizing that, in their eyes, he is considered a global leader.
“पनौती” का क्या अर्थ है? मैंने पता लगाया। यह एक नकारात्मक शब्द है। जब कोई काम होते-होते रह जाए तो उस इंसान को 'पनौती' कह दिया जाता है। पनौती शब्द का इस्तेमाल उस व्यक्ति के लिए किया जाता है जो अपने आस-पास के लोगों के लिए दुर्भाग्य या बुरी खबर लाता है, इसीलिए इसे नकारात्मक शब्द…
— Digvijaya Singh (@digvijaya_28) November 22, 2023
The discourse emerged after India’s defeat to Australia by six wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Sunday, November 19. Singh’s inquiry sheds light on the circumstances surrounding the use of the term, particularly during a major sporting event, and questions the BJP’s perception of Prime Minister Modi in this context.
