Pragya Thakur says ‘Godse remark taken out of context’, apologises in Lok Sabha
Thakur's statement was followed by protests by Opposition leaders who chanted slogans of ‘Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai, and ‘Down, down Godse’ in the House.
Thakur's statement was followed by protests by Opposition leaders who chanted slogans of ‘Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai, and ‘Down, down Godse’ in the House.
Thakur had made the remarks while a discussion was underway on the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, attracting Opposition's fury.
Her remarks during the Lok Sabha election campaign where she described Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, as a "patriot" sparked fury from the opposition.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday dismissed a Congress leader’s accusations against the government on Lt Col Shrikant Purohit getting…