11-13-2010, 04:49 AM
RSS regrets Sudarshan remarks
November 13th, 2010
Age Correspondent
Both the RSS and the BJP on Friday expressed regret over derogatory remarks against Congress chief Sonia Gandhi by former RSS chief K.S. Sudarshan, saying it was ââ¬Åunfortunateââ¬Â.
The RSS, which had on Thursday distanced itself from the controversial comments of Mr Sudarshan, on Friday went a step further by issuing a statement expressing regret over the former RSS chiefââ¬â¢s remarks. The RSS had maintained that whatever Mr Sudarshan said against the Congress chief in Bhopal on Wednesday were not its views. The BJP also associated with the RSS stand on the issue.
Senior RSS leader Bhaiyaji Joshi, in a statement issued on Friday, said: ââ¬ÅAs the joint general secretary of the RSS, I express my heartfelt deep regrets over the alleged comments (of Mr Sudarshan), which had hurt the sentiments, and the subsequent developments that are unfortunate.ââ¬Â
Sources disclosed both the RSS and the BJP were very upset with Mr Sudarshanââ¬â¢s remarks, with the RSS deciding to keep away its former chief from addressing public meetings on the ââ¬ÅHindu terrorââ¬Â issue.
The RSS has launched a nationwide campaign against the Congress for ââ¬Åmaligningââ¬Â its image by ââ¬Åmisusingââ¬Â investigating agencies against it and implicating some of its leaders names in terror attack cases.
When asked what was its stand on Mr Sudarshanââ¬â¢s remarks against the Congress chief, BJP national spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said: ââ¬ÅThe RSS has clarified its stand. The BJPââ¬â¢s views are the same as that expressed by RSS on this issue.ââ¬Â Asked if the RSS has become a major embarrassment, Mr Javadekar replied in the negative. ââ¬ÅWe are not saying the RSS is becoming a major embarrassment.ââ¬Â
November 13th, 2010
Age Correspondent
Both the RSS and the BJP on Friday expressed regret over derogatory remarks against Congress chief Sonia Gandhi by former RSS chief K.S. Sudarshan, saying it was ââ¬Åunfortunateââ¬Â.
The RSS, which had on Thursday distanced itself from the controversial comments of Mr Sudarshan, on Friday went a step further by issuing a statement expressing regret over the former RSS chiefââ¬â¢s remarks. The RSS had maintained that whatever Mr Sudarshan said against the Congress chief in Bhopal on Wednesday were not its views. The BJP also associated with the RSS stand on the issue.
Senior RSS leader Bhaiyaji Joshi, in a statement issued on Friday, said: ââ¬ÅAs the joint general secretary of the RSS, I express my heartfelt deep regrets over the alleged comments (of Mr Sudarshan), which had hurt the sentiments, and the subsequent developments that are unfortunate.ââ¬Â
Sources disclosed both the RSS and the BJP were very upset with Mr Sudarshanââ¬â¢s remarks, with the RSS deciding to keep away its former chief from addressing public meetings on the ââ¬ÅHindu terrorââ¬Â issue.
The RSS has launched a nationwide campaign against the Congress for ââ¬Åmaligningââ¬Â its image by ââ¬Åmisusingââ¬Â investigating agencies against it and implicating some of its leaders names in terror attack cases.
When asked what was its stand on Mr Sudarshanââ¬â¢s remarks against the Congress chief, BJP national spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said: ââ¬ÅThe RSS has clarified its stand. The BJPââ¬â¢s views are the same as that expressed by RSS on this issue.ââ¬Â Asked if the RSS has become a major embarrassment, Mr Javadekar replied in the negative. ââ¬ÅWe are not saying the RSS is becoming a major embarrassment.ââ¬Â