Bengaluru, April 27 -- Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad on Monday stirred controversy by saying he "can show a middle finger" to US President Donald Trump while condemning his alleged derogatory and insulting description of India as a "hellhole".
At the same time, Lad criticised the Centre for what he described as a muted response, questioning why stronger diplomatic action had not been taken against the remarks. He also took a swipe at Narendra Modi, alleging that the Prime Minister had failed to adequately defend the country's image on the global stage.
Lad who was reportedly made his remarks during a public event in Ballari, also made the gesture, drawing criticism from some quarters who termed it inappropriate, while others said it refl...