Congress's national spokesperson, Supriya Shrinet, commented on the Russian controversy, questioning why an explanation is being given when there are no allegations. She mentioned that BJP leaders had accused Congress and herself of character assassination. During a media interaction in Jaipur on Monday, she stated that as soon as she posted four words on social media, it caused a stir in the BJP, prompting the need for an explanation.

Supriya Shrinet expressed concern about the potential repercussions of mentioning Jaipur or Delhi city, questioning whether it would be perceived as an attack. She also questioned why the BJP believed that mentioning four words could be damaging to them. These thoughts occurred to her in the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. She provided a personal perspective by mentioning that she resides in Delhi and regularly passes by Le Meridien on her way to the office, prompting her to wonder about the narratives being shared in that particular location. Supriya hinted at the possibility of a larger story waiting to be uncovered if the media were to investigate further.

Speaking to the media, Supriya Shrinet expressed her confusion regarding the attention the BJP is giving to her comments. She clarified that she did not mention anyone by name, so she was puzzled by who was being cleared of any accusations. She likened the situation to finding a straw in a thief's beard. She emphasized that she only wrote a few words without naming anyone and was surprised by the BJP's reaction. She questioned why they were reacting so strongly when she hadn't made any direct allegations. She also suggested that their strong reaction might indicate that they have something to hide. She then questioned why an explanation was being given if there were no direct allegations to address. Finally, she clarified that she did not use the phrase "below the belt."