A day after Congress chief Dr Udit Raj protested over his remarks on President Draupadi Murmu, he clarified that his assertion was his private view and didn’t replicate the folks of the celebration he represented.
In a tweet on Wednesday, Raj had stated: “No country should get a President like Draupadi Murmu ji. Chamchagiri also has its limits. It is said that 70% of the people of Gujarat eat salt. If you yourself live life by eating salt, you will know.”
On Thursday, he tweeted the clarification saying, “My statement regarding Draupadi Murmuji is mine and has nothing to do with Congress.”
My assertion relating to Draupadi Murmuji is mine and it has nothing to do with Congress. His candidacy and marketing campaign was within the title of Adivasi, it doesn’t imply that he’s now not a Adivasi. My coronary heart cries that when SCs/STs rise to increased positions, they depart their communities and change into moms.
— Dr. Udit Raj (@Dr_Uditraj) 6 October 2022
,Her (Draupadi Murmu’s) candidature and marketing campaign was within the title of Adivasi, it doesn’t imply that she is now not a tribal. My coronary heart cries that when SCs/STs rise to increased positions, they depart their communities and change into moms,” stated Raj.
No nation ought to get a President like Draupadi Murmu ji. Chamchagiri additionally has its limits. It is claimed that 70% of individuals eat salt from Gujarat. If you reside life by consuming salt your self, you’ll know.
— Dr. Udit Raj (@Dr_Uditraj) 5 October 2022
BJP focused Congress chief, spokesperson Sambit Patra stated, “The words used by Congress leader Udit Raj for President Murmu are worrying, unfortunate. This is not the first time he has used such words. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of Congress also did. This shows their anti-tribal mindset.”
This is the second time in latest months {that a} Congress chief has discovered himself within the limelight for his remarks concerning the President. Earlier, through the monsoon session of Parliament, Congress chief in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury addressed President Murmu as ‘President’ throughout a speech, which was criticized by different members of the House. However, Choudhary later apologized for the remarks.
Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has despatched a discover to the Congress chief over his assertion about President Murmu and requested him to apologise.
Very objectionable assertion towards the best energy of the nation and the girl who reached this level together with her onerous work. @dr_uditraj Apologies to your derogatory and derogatory remarks. @NCWIndia Sending him a discover. https://t.co/wXnEgoC8Av
— Rekha Sharma (@sharmarekha) 6 October 2022
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
