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A group of medical professionals has demanded a public apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged disrespectful comments about the cognitive abilities of US President Joe Biden, stating that it indicates a lack of sensitivity. The President of the All India National Medicos Organisation Bharat (NMO-Bharat), C B Tripathi, wrote a letter to former Congress chief and Rahul Gandhi's mother Sonia Gandhi, stating that Rahul Gandhi's remarks perpetuate harmful stereotypes about aging and cognitive health. During a campaign rally in Maharashtra's Amravati on November 16, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to be suffering from "memory loss" like the "former President" of the US, apparently referring to Biden, the outgoing President of the United States. Tripathi stated in the letter that such statements on a public platform risk spreading misinformation and could negatively impact the understanding and treatment of actual patients. The NMO-Bharat is deeply troubled by the remarks attributed to Rahul Gandhi, which appeared to disparage the cognitive abilities of the President of the United States, Joe Biden.

The letter states that Rahul Gandhi's comments disrespect elders and promote harmful stereotypes about aging and mental health. It argues that these remarks are unbecoming of an opposition leader and suggests a lack of understanding and sensitivity. The letter emphasizes that such narratives can be damaging not only for the individuals targeted but also for the broader discourse in society. It urges Rahul Gandhi to reflect on his remarks, issue a public apology, and refrain from making such insensitive comments in the future, as political dialogue should aim to uplift and unite, not stigmatize or mock.