Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:31am on 26 Mar 2024,Tuesday Politics
The Congress condemned BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay's statement on Mahatma Gandhi and Nathuram Godse, calling it "worse than pathetic." Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta High Court judge, stated he couldn't choose between Gandhi and Godse, sparking outrage. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh demanded the withdrawal of Gangopadhyay's candidacy, emphasizing the sanctity of Gandhi's legacy. Gangopadhyay's remarks, made after resigning from the judiciary to join politics, ignited controversy ahead of elections. His stance, citing the need to understand both sides, raised eyebrows, prompting calls for accountability from the BJP.
