Mallikarjun Kharge clarifies on "poisonous snake" remark on PM Modi, says it was not personal attack
Bengaluru: Congress party's leader Mallikarjun Kharge has clarified his earlier remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that his comments were not directed towards the PM personally but towards the BJP's ideology. Kharge stated that the ideology of the BJP is like a snake, and if someone tries to touch it, their death is certain.
Kharge made the clarification during a press conference on Thursday. He said that he did not make any personal comments against the Prime Minister and that he only criticized the BJP's ideology. He also said that the BJP's ideology was divisive and was causing unrest in the country.
"It wasn't meant for PM Modi, what I meant was BJP's ideology is 'like a snake'. I never said this personally for PM Modi, what I said was their ideology is like a snake and if you try to touch it, your death is certain," Kharge said.
Kharge's statement had come in response to a question about his recent comment on the Prime Minister. Earlier in the day he had made the controversial "snake" remark, which had sparked controversy.
Several BJP leaders condemned Kharge's comments and demanded an apology from him. However, the Congress leader stood by his statement and said it was not a personal attack on the Modi.
The Karnataka Assembly elections are scheduled to take place on May 10, and both the Congress and the BJP are campaigning aggressively to win the polls. The BJP is hoping to retain power in the state, while the Congress is looking to make a comeback.
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Comedian Shyam Rangeela files nomination from Varanasi LS seat on last day
Varanasi: Comedian Shyam Rangeela has finally filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency on Tuesday, May 14, the last day of filing papers.
Rangeela, who intended to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi had alleged on Monday that he was being denied a nomination from the seat, as he along with several other candidates were reportedly made to wait for filling papers on May 10th and May 13th.
Shyam Rangeela, taking to his official ‘X’ handle, wrote, "With your love and support, I have completed all the requirements as per the rules and submitted the nomination. I also have full faith in the democracy of this country. Now the next two-three days are crucial. Thank you all very much for your cooperation. My electoral future rests in the hands of all election officials who are the custodians of our democracy. With the hope that they all strengthen our faith, Yours Shyam Rangeela.”
Alongside, Shyam, BJP candidate Narendra Modi, Log Party's Vinay Kumar Tripathi, BJP's Surendra Narayan Singh, independent candidates Dinesh Kumar Yadav, Reena Rai, Neha Jaiswal, Ajit Kumar Jaiswal, Ashok Kumar Pandey, Sandeep Tripathi filed their nomination papers on Tuesday.
According to the Election Commision of India, a total of 41 candidates have filed nomination papers from the Varanasi constituency.
आप सभी के प्यार और सहयोग से नियमानुसार सभी आवश्यकताओं की पूर्ति करते हुए मैंने नामांकन दाखिल कर दिया है, मेरा इस देश के लोकतंत्र पर अभी भी पुरा भरोसा है । अब आगे के दो तीन दिन महत्वपूर्ण होंगे।
— Shyam Rangeela (@ShyamRangeela) May 14, 2024
आप सभी का सहयोग के लिए बहुत धन्यवाद ।
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