The Bhartiya Janata Party has distanced itself from the controversial remark about the Indian Constitution made by its MP from Karnataka, Anantkumar Hegde. The ruling party has dubbed his remark as his personal opinion and has even sought clarification on his remark. Taking cognisance of his statement, the party has asked for clarification from him, said BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia on Sunday.
The controversial remark made by Hegde has erupted a political row in the state, with the Congress accusing the BJP and RSS of having a “hidden and devious” agenda of “re-writing and destroying” the Constitution.
“Anantkumar Hegde who is a member of Parliament of the BJP has made a statement. It is imperative that it is made clear: the statement reflects his personal views and is not a statement that reflects the views of the BJP with clarity. The party has taken cognizance of this statement made by Mr Hegde and has also asked for clarification from him. It must be reiterated that every step that is taken by the BJP, every decision that is taken by the BJP is always in the interest of our country and in consonance with the spirit of the constitution,” BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia told ANI on Sunday.
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Published: 10 Mar 2024, 09:53 PM IST