A day after Congress chief Dr Udit Raj confronted backlash over his remarks on President Droupadi Murmu, he clarified that his assertion was his private view and didn’t mirror these of the celebration he represented.
In a tweet on Wednesday Raj had mentioned: “No nation ought to get a President like Draupadi Murmu ji. Chamchagiri additionally has its limits. It’s mentioned that 70% of individuals eat salt from Gujarat. Should you stay life by consuming salt your self, you’ll know.”
On Thursday, he tweeted the clarification saying, “My assertion as regard to Draupadi Murmuji is mine and nothing to do with Congress.”
My assertion as regard to Draupadi Murmuji is mine & nothing to do with Congress.Her candidature & marketing campaign have been within the title adivasi, it doesn’t imply she is now not adivasi. My coronary heart cries that when SC/ST attain to increased place, they ditch their communities & grow to be mum.
— Dr. Udit Raj (@Dr_Uditraj) October 6, 2022
“Her (Droupadi Murmu’s) candidature and marketing campaign have been within the title Adivasi, it doesn’t imply she is now not Adivasi. My coronary heart cries that when SC/ST attain to increased place, they ditch their communities and grow to be mum,” Raj added.
द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी जैसा राष्ट्रपति किसी देश को न मिले। चमचागिरी की भी हद्द है । कहती हैं 70% लोग गुजरात का नमक खाते हैं । खुद नमक खाकर ज़िंदगी जिएँ तो पता लगेगा।
— Dr. Udit Raj (@Dr_Uditraj) October 5, 2022
The BJP had hit out on the Congress chief, with spokesperson Sambit Patra saying, “Phrases used for President Murmu by Congress chief Udit Raj worrisome, unlucky. This isn’t the first time they’ve used such phrases. Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury did it too. This displays their anti-tribal mindset.”
That is the second time in current months {that a} Congress chief finds himself in a spot for feedback relating to the President. Earlier, in the course of the Monsoon session of the Parliament, Congress chief in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had addressed President Murmu as ‘Rashtrapatni’ throughout a speech, drawing flak from the opposite of the Home. Chowdhury, nevertheless, had apologised later for the remark.
In the meantime, the Nationwide Fee for Girls (NCW) has despatched discover to the Congress chief over his assertion relating to President Murmu and requested him to apologise.
Extremely objectionable assertion towards the Supreme energy of the nation and a lady who together with her sheer laborious work reached at this place. @Dr_Uditraj should apologise for his derogatory and insulting assertion. @NCWIndia is sending him a discover. https://t.co/wXnEgoC8Av
— Rekha Sharma (@sharmarekha) October 6, 2022