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All you need to know about VK Singh's 'presstitutes' remark, and Katju's penchant for controversy

On Tuesday, MoS External Affairs GeneralVK Singh waded into another controversy, when he called the news media 'presstitutes'. Following this, everyone from Opposition parties to ex-Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju have reacted to the remark. The controversy, though superficial, refuses to die a silent death. Here's all you need to know about it.

Where did the controversy begin?

The controversy began when VK Singh, given to strange comments, said to a news channel that visiting the Pakistan High Commission was 'more exciting' than evacuating Indians from Yemen. The comment was tagged as insensitive by media outlets and social media, kickstarting a controversy.