A video of BJP MP Tejasvi Surya being stumped by a simple question from a Gen Z student has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred during a college interaction, where a student asked: “Why is our Honorable PM not attending any press conferences in over 10 years?”
The Viral Exchange
In the clip, the student poses the question directly to Surya, who appears momentarily confused and responds with an unintelligible mumble, “Abba Dabba Jabba?” The exchange was shared by Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “Gen Z stumped cerelac baby Tejasvi Surya! A simple question was asked: ‘Why is our Honorable PM not attending any Press conferences in over 10 years’????”
Another user, Ruchira Chaturvedi, posted a similar clip with the caption: “GenZ: What is your take on our PM not addressing a press conference in more than 10 years? Cerelac baby Tejasvi Surya: Abba Dabba Jabba?” The term “Cerelac baby” has been used by critics to mock Surya’s perceived lack of experience.
Background of the Incident
The video appears to have been taken at an event at Jain College in VV Puram, Bengaluru. On June 18, 2026, Surya tweeted about attending a felicitation ceremony at the college, stating: “This morning, I had the privilege of attending the felicitation ceremony at Jain College, VV Puram. Over the past few days, I have had the opportunity to engage with students across several such interactions. What stands out unequivocally is the remarkable sense of purpose…”
The question about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s press conference record has been a recurring topic among opposition parties. According to data cited by critics, PM Modi has not held a solo press conference since becoming Prime Minister in 2014, with his last formal press interaction dating back to 2015.
Political Reactions
The video quickly sparked reactions from political opponents. Supriya Shrinate, a Congress spokesperson, used the clip to highlight what she called the BJP’s avoidance of media scrutiny. Other users on social media mocked Surya’s response, with many calling it emblematic of the ruling party’s unwillingness to answer tough questions.
As of now, Tejasvi Surya has not responded to the viral video. The incident has added to the ongoing debate about the Prime Minister’s media interactions, with opposition parties demanding a press conference to address national issues.
