Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan has demanded an apology from Akhilesh Yadav over remarks in which, she said, the people of Devbhoomi were called “infiltrators”. She made the comments in a video from Dehradun.

Khanduri Bhushan described the language as condemnable and deeply saddening. She said a leader should not use such words against anyone, especially the people of Uttarakhand.

Speaker questions the remark

“Why would he call us infiltrators?” Khanduri Bhushan asked, while seeking an explanation for Yadav’s statement. She also said he should clarify the reasons behind his remarks before apologising.

“It is condemnable and deeply saddening that a leader can use such language against anyone, especially the people of Devbhoomi,” she said. “It is very sad and one cannot expect a party leader to use such language. He should definitely apologise.”

Her comments focus on the wording attributed to Yadav and do not provide further details about the setting or wider context of his remarks. The available video report also does not include a response from Yadav.

For residents of Uttarakhand, the dispute concerns the description of people from the state and the demand for a public clarification. Khanduri Bhushan’s stated position is that the remark was unacceptable and warranted an apology.

Conclusion

Ritu Khanduri Bhushan has publicly criticised Akhilesh Yadav’s alleged “infiltrators” remark and called for him to explain the statement and apologise. No response from Yadav is included in the available report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who criticised Akhilesh Yadav’s remarks?

Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, the Speaker of the Uttarakhand Assembly, criticised the remarks.

Q. Where did she make the comments?

She made the comments in a video from Dehradun.

Q. What did Khanduri Bhushan object to?

She objected to the reported use of the word “infiltrators” for the people of Devbhoomi.

Q. What has she demanded from Akhilesh Yadav?

She has demanded that he explain the reasons behind his statement and apologise.

Q. Did the available report include Yadav’s response?

No response from Akhilesh Yadav is included in the available report.