New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday expressed concern over the increasingly bitter and personal nature of political discourse in the country, warning that the growing competition among political parties and their leaders in making objectionable remarks could make the political atmosphere more "bitter and toxic."

In a post on X, Mayawati said that political exchanges had deteriorated to an extent where personal attacks, allegations and counter-allegations were affecting the dignity and propriety of public discourse. She described the trend as "extremely regrettable" and a matter of concern for the country.

"In Indian politics, the level of mutual distrust, enmity, bitterness, accusations and counter-...