02-02-2010, 10:08 PM
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By: Somita Pal Date: 2010-02-02 Place: Mumbai
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Sena-MNS launch counter offensive on Rahul Gandhi after his remarks at a rally in Bihar
Verbal jousting: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi
Taking the war of words to a new level, Rahul Gandhi yesterday launched a verbal assault at Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray and the MNS for their tirade against migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Addressing a rally in Gaya, Bihar, he had said, "In Maharashtra, MNS leader Raj Thackeray keeps on saying throw out people of Bihar and UP. But, who killed the terrorists who had attacked Mumbai? They were the NSG guys from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and from the rest of the country."
"At that time they did not say throw out Biharis," he added.
Reacting to the Congress leader's statements, the Sena-MNS brigade came out all guns blazing. "He should first answer who was responsible for the 26/11 attack. It was because of the failure of their government that the city had to face such turmoil," said Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut.
Shirish Parker, MNS MLA, said, "It is because of his forefathers that there have been attacks in the country. If his great grandfather, grandmother and father had run the country properly, we wouldn't have seen these problems."
Hard talk: Shirish Parker
He added, "Rahul should look at his conscience before making such a statement as it was his party that was in power in the state and Centre and still they couldn't stop the attack."
Division politics
The Sena also warned Rahul against creating a rift among the soldiers of the country in the name of religion and state.
"Rahul should stop discriminating between the soldiers on the basis of caste and religion. A soldier fights for the country and is supposed to go anywhere in the country when they are required," said Raut.
"By making this statement he has insulted the 17 Maharashtrian policemen who lost their lives before the NSG arrived. We never questioned why the NSG took two and a half days to settle things," said Parker.
The MNS leader also pointed out that had the Congress done enough groundwork in north India the residents would never venture to other states in search of employment.
"More than 50 lakh locals here are unemployed. We are fighting for their rights. Our party will ensure Rahul apologises to the Maharashtrians and takes back his words," said Parker.
A senior IPS officer on condition of anonymity said, "Being in a disciplinary force I would not comment on a political remark, but we will do everything possible to maintain law and order in the city."
By: Somita Pal Date: 2010-02-02 Place: Mumbai
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http://timesofindia.hotklix.com/Hotklix/...is-country
Sena-MNS launch counter offensive on Rahul Gandhi after his remarks at a rally in Bihar
Verbal jousting: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi
Taking the war of words to a new level, Rahul Gandhi yesterday launched a verbal assault at Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray and the MNS for their tirade against migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Addressing a rally in Gaya, Bihar, he had said, "In Maharashtra, MNS leader Raj Thackeray keeps on saying throw out people of Bihar and UP. But, who killed the terrorists who had attacked Mumbai? They were the NSG guys from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and from the rest of the country."
"At that time they did not say throw out Biharis," he added.
Reacting to the Congress leader's statements, the Sena-MNS brigade came out all guns blazing. "He should first answer who was responsible for the 26/11 attack. It was because of the failure of their government that the city had to face such turmoil," said Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut.
Shirish Parker, MNS MLA, said, "It is because of his forefathers that there have been attacks in the country. If his great grandfather, grandmother and father had run the country properly, we wouldn't have seen these problems."
Hard talk: Shirish Parker
He added, "Rahul should look at his conscience before making such a statement as it was his party that was in power in the state and Centre and still they couldn't stop the attack."
Division politics
The Sena also warned Rahul against creating a rift among the soldiers of the country in the name of religion and state.
"Rahul should stop discriminating between the soldiers on the basis of caste and religion. A soldier fights for the country and is supposed to go anywhere in the country when they are required," said Raut.
"By making this statement he has insulted the 17 Maharashtrian policemen who lost their lives before the NSG arrived. We never questioned why the NSG took two and a half days to settle things," said Parker.
The MNS leader also pointed out that had the Congress done enough groundwork in north India the residents would never venture to other states in search of employment.
"More than 50 lakh locals here are unemployed. We are fighting for their rights. Our party will ensure Rahul apologises to the Maharashtrians and takes back his words," said Parker.
A senior IPS officer on condition of anonymity said, "Being in a disciplinary force I would not comment on a political remark, but we will do everything possible to maintain law and order in the city."