Rajnath Singh has voiced deep concern over the declining standard of language used in politics, in a post shared on the social media platform X. Referring to the life and working style of former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, he stressed the need to maintain decorum in the language used in public life.
What Rajnath Singh wrote
Rajnath Singh wrote that one thing everyone should learn from Venkaiah ji's life and working style is the importance of maintaining decorum of language in public life. He added that the decline seen today in the language of political discourse is not just a matter of concern but of shame. Towards the end of the post, he began writing that he would not stoop to any low level of politics, but this part of the post appears incomplete, trailing off with a link before the sentence could be completed. The overall tone of the post was that of a pointed appeal, reflecting clear disapproval of the increasingly sharp and uncivil language creeping into political discourse.
Venkaiah Naidu's public life and identity
M. Venkaiah Naidu has been active in Indian politics and public life for a long time and has served as former Vice President. Three books written on his life were released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, documenting his long public career, his experiences and his contributions. The working style and linguistic decorum that Rajnath Singh referred to in his post have long been regarded as a defining part of Venkaiah Naidu's identity. He has been particularly known for his choice of words and civility in speeches and public remarks, which is likely why his example was invoked in the context of today's political climate.
Public reaction
Rajnath Singh's post drew a mixed response on social media. Several users supported the remark on linguistic decorum, calling it necessary and timely given the current political environment. Others questioned whether the advice should apply equally to leaders and the government in power. A number of users also used the comments to raise unrelated regional issues, while some directly praised the message, describing it as a call for much-needed change in political conduct.
