TMC leader Akhil Giri has been in the news because his controversial comments about President Droupadi Murmu went viral, know his cast and statement
In response to remarks he made against India President Droupadi Murmu, Akhil Giri, a minister of state in the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress administration in West Bengal, is currently at the center of criticism.
Who Is TMC Leader Akhil Giri, Biography, Cast, Constituency, Comment On President Video
I request @DelhiPolice to file FIR against Akhil Giri in SC/ST act https://t.co/7Vluh7Ir3C
— Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga (@TajinderBagga) November 12, 2022
In a video that has now gone viral, Giri, 63, can be heard making remarks against the President during a political gathering. On Thursday, the Minister of Correctional Administration spoke to the residents of Nandigram.
In a video, he was seen saying,
He (Suvendu Adhikari) said that I am not good-looking. How beautiful is he? We don’t judge anyone by their appearance. We respect the office of the President (of India). How does our President look?
Since then, many leaders (especially BJP) from all over the country condemned what he said and expressed their displeasure over his statement.
Soon after the matter went out of hand, his own party Trinamool Congress denounced the minister’s remarks and separated themselves from the situation. TMC spokesperson Saket Gokhale said,
This is an irresponsible comment & does NOT represent the views of @AITCofficial. We are extremely proud of the President of India & hold her & her office in the highest regard.
He has become the talk of the town with many people trying to find out more about him. So, let’s find out more about him:
Who Is Akhil Giri?
Akhil Giri is a well-known Indian politician who has been associated with Trinamool Congress. He has been in the news because his video recently went viral on the internet in which he was seen commenting on India’s president Droupadi Murmu’s looks.
He was born in 1959 in West Bengal. He is currently living in Athilagori village of Purba, Medinipur.
He did his 12th from Contai K M Vidyabhavan in 1971.
He is currently 62 years old and is a Hindu by religion.
His Career
Akhil Giri became an MLA from the Ramnagar constituency multiple times and is also currently holding the post. He first won the seat in 2001. Later, he was again elected from the same seat in 2011, and 2016. In recently held elections in 2021, he again won the seat.
In the present government, he is also a cabinet minister of fisheries.
Net Worth Of Akhil Giri
He has a net worth of about 70.9 lakh.
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