BJP leader apologises for ₹1 crore bounty remark against TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh
BJP leader Dr. Pradeep Dixit has apologized for his controversial remark offering a ₹1 crore bounty for the beheading of TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh. He stated that his comments were made in anger after seeing a social media post he believed insulted Lord Shiva. Dixit later acknowledged that Ghosh had already expressed regret over the post and emphasized his belief in compassion and respect for all beings.
- ▪Dr. Pradeep Dixit expressed regret over his remarks regarding a bounty on TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh.
- ▪He claimed his comments were made out of anguish after seeing a social media post from 2015.
- ▪Saayoni Ghosh criticized the bounty announcement and questioned the BJP's commitment to women's safety.
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BJP leader apologises for ₹1 crore bounty remark against TMC MP Saayoni GhoshUP official expresses regret for announcing ₹1 crore offer to behead TMC MP Saayoni GhoshUpdated on: May 21, 2026 3:02 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Sikandrabad Nagar Palika chairman Dr Pradeep Dixit has expressed regret over his controversial remarks, announcing ₹1 crore reward to behead Trinamool Congress MP Saayoni Ghosh.TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh during the second part of the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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