New Delhi: Member of Parliament of Bharatiya Janata Party Sakshi Maharaj had apologizes for his statement over the killer of #Mahatma #Gandhi, #Nathuram Godse and withdraws his statement on Friday in #Parliament.
Notify that Sakshi Maharaj had earlier yesterday had described Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse as a “#patriot” after which huge ruckus and protest provoked in Parliament.
In his apology, BJP MP said, “I respect Gandhi, I respect the House. I have taken back my words. The opposition has no issue. Gandhi was killed back then by Godse but I believe Gandhi was killed in the 1984 when Sikhs were killed during riots.”
Meanwhile #Congress leaders had accused him and alleged that it is not an apology.
Congress leader #Mallikarjun #Kharge said, “The nation wants an unconditional apology from Sakshi Maharaj.”
Meanwhile Speaker #Sumitra #Mahajan said, “Should I have a mandatory five minutes every day for apologies?”
At her instance, Sakshi Maharaj stood again and said, “I take back my words and respect Gandhi.”
Meanwhile as the opposition create ruckus, Speaker urged the BJP MP to make a clear apology. Sakshi Maharaj then repeated his words.
Bureau Report
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