Mumbai, Jan. 31 -- Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday strongly criticized Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi for her remarks against President Droupadi Murmu and her speech.

Goyal accused her of insulting the President, calling it an affront to the pride of 140 crore Indians.

"Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have insulted the President. President Droupadi Murmu is the pride of 140 crore Indians. She is the first tribal woman to occupy the highest office. I think the kind of words that the Congress and INDI Alliance leaders use for President Droupadi Murmu again and again are condemnable."

He further alleged that the remarks reflected the Congress leadership's disregard for the tribal community.

"The insult of...