Goa, July 21 -- BJP Goa vice president Narendra Sawaikar has come under criticism after referring to protesters supporting environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk as "termites" in a Facebook post following a demonstration at Azad Maidan on Monday evening.

The protest, attended by a large number of youngsters, was organised in support of Wangchuk and his ongoing campaign. Soon after the gathering, Sawaikar's social media post describing the protesters as "termites" sparked sharp reactions online, with several users condemning the remark.

The post triggered widespread criticism on social media, with many questioning the language used against the demonstrators and calling for more responsible political discourse.

The controversy has added a...