'Nothing Wrong With It': Woman defends BJP MP's cheek kiss photo

• Woman kissed by BJP MP Khagen Murmu defends gesture as "act of affection"
• Photos of the incident spark controversy amidst criticism from TMC
• Woman dismisses criticism, asserts there was "nothing wrong" with Murmu's actions

Following the circulation of viral photos showing BJP MP Khagen Murmu kissing a woman on the cheeks during a campaign event in Sihipur village, Chanchal, West Bengal, the woman in question responded to the widespread criticism. Describing the gesture as an "act of affection," she maintained that there was "nothing wrong" with Murmu's actions, dismissing the controversy surrounding the incident.

In response to the incident, West Bengal's ruling party Trinamool Congress (TMC) condemned Murmu's actions, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during a campaign livestream. TMC criticized BJP's alleged tolerance of anti-women politicians and raised concerns about their potential actions if elected to power. However, the woman defended Murmu's gesture, questioning the criticism and stating that it was merely an expression of affection from a person of her father's age.

If you cannot believe what you just saw, let us clarify. Yes, this is BJP MP & Maldaha Uttar candidate @khagen_murmu kissing a woman on his own accord on his campaign trail.

From MPs that sexually harass women wrestlers to leaders who make obscene songs about Bengali women, BJP… pic.twitter.com/f0PKdaDDn5

— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) April 9, 2024