Senior Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Says 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai...’ From the Stage, Is This How Political Stalwarts Should Talk?

A video of former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid has gone viral on social media, stirring massive controversy. The clip, taken from a program on a private news channel, shows Khurshid making a statement that many have found inappropriate. The incident has led to severe backlash, with critics questioning the culture of the Congress party. Despite the growing uproar, the party’s top leadership has yet to issue a response to Salman Khurshid’s statement.

Congress Leader Slammed on Social Media Over 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai' Remark

Several users on social media

, especially on platform X, strongly criticised Salman Khurshid’s statement. A user named Bhiku Mhatre posted, "This is the REAL culture of CONgress. 'Choli ke peeche kya hai woh poocha nahi jata.' This disgusting man… Salman Khurshid was the External Affairs Minister of India under UPA Govt."

Wach Here:

This is REAL culture of CONgress.

"चोली के पीछे क्या है वह पूछा नहीं जाता"

This disgusting man...Salman Khurshid was External Affairs Minister of "India" under UPA Govt.

Good that @AMISHDEVGAN sl@pped him hard there & there itself. pic.twitter.com/dXrpBoSdri

— BhikuMhatre (@MumbaichaDon) February 22, 2025

The viral video is from the News18 India Chaupal event, where journalist Amish Devgan questioned Salman Khurshid regarding statements made in former Congress leader Manish Tewari’s book. However, Khurshid’s choice of words during his response has sparked massive controversy.

What Did Salman Khurshid Say?

During the event, Amish Devgan questioned Salman Khurshid about the allegations made by Manish Tewari regarding the Manmohan Singh government’s response to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Tewari, in his book, criticised the government’s inaction, calling it a sign of weakness rather than patience. Addressing this, Devgan asked Khurshid, “India should have taken strict action after the 26/11 attacks. This was not patience but a sign of weakness. You were also a minister in the government at that time.”

In response, Salman Khurshid remarked, “Action was taken. I was the Foreign Minister. Not everything can be shown. Choli ke peeche kya hai woh poocha nahi jata.” The phrase, which many found distasteful, immediately ignited controversy.

Public Outrage Over Salman Khurshid’s Statement

The statement by senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid received widespread criticism from netizens. Social media users flooded comment sections, expressing outrage. 

One user wrote, “Such a shame.” Another commented, “Can't expect anything better from a party that has treated its own women leaders badly but makes cheap, shameless remarks.” A third user added, “What is the need for such an obscene example to prove his point? This explains the current sorry state of affairs of Congress everywhere.”

As the debate around 'Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai' intensifies, it remains to be seen whether Congress leaders will address the issue or simply let the chatter fade away with time.