New Delhi: Strongly disapproving of controversial remarks made by its leaders, including Union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked BJP leaders to refrain from statements that gave a bad name to the government and the party.
The government had to face flak over Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti’s remarks at a public rally in New Delhi Monday, with the Opposition seeking an apology from the Prime Minister and sacking of his minister for making communal remarks and using an expletive. Though the minister apologised for her remarks, a united Opposition insisted that she be dismissed and disrupted the Parliament proceedings.
Inappropriate language used by Niranjan Jyoti,until she tenders resignation RS will not function: Derek O'Brien,TMC pic.twitter.com/oxgvz2O8XG
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The Rajya Sabha had to be adjourned for the day. Some MPs also demanded that a criminal case be filed against her for asking voters at a public meeting to elect the “sons of Ram” and not “illegitimate sons.”
Sources said that at the BJP parliamentary party meeting, the PM told MPs to be cautious while making public comments, and asked them not to give any “address to the nation,” While Mr Modi did not name anyone while disapproving of controversial remarks by BJP leaders, sources said Ms Jyoti later told that she should express regret over her remarks.
