"Rahul Gandhi must tender a public apology for insulting Savarkar": Devendra Fadnavis

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his controversial remark on Veer Savarkar. Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly opined that Gandhi did t have any idea about sacrifice rendered by Savarkar. reafter, Fadnavis recounted contribution of freedom fighter. Addressing Bharat Bachao rally in national capital on Saturday, Gandhi refused to apologise for his ‘Rape in India’ comment saying that he was t ‘Rahul Savarkar’. He was indirectly referring to Savarkar’s alleged apology to British seeking an early release from Andaman jail.  

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Fadnavis remarked, “ kind of statement on Swatantryaveer Savarkar given by Rahul Gandhi, entire country condemns it. Rahul Gandhi does t kw sacrifice rendered by Swatantryaveer Savarkar and his family. He has t witnessed it. He does t kw who is Savarkar. He is only person in history to be sentenced to Kala Pani twice by British. Savarkar lived for many years in a dark cell in Andaman. Savarkar is person who jumped from ship swimming towards coast of Marseille to fight against British. Savarkar is one who inspired thousands of people to fight for India’s independence. Rahul Gandhi can never understand heroic tale of Savarkar. Because, for that, one needs to kw history of country.” 

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'Rahul Gandhi must tender a public apology'

former CM ted entire country was seething with anger because of this. Moreover, he questioned Shiv Sena’s soft stance on this issue despite its vehement support for Veer Savarkar in past. He called upon Rahul Gandhi to issue a public apology for insulting Savarkar.  

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former CM opined, “One cant become Gandhi by merely having surname Gandhi. That’s why his statement yesterday is totally condemnable. Maharashtra and country are seething with anger over this. But I am surprised at reaction given by Shiv Sena that felt proud about Savarkar till w. Because we respect Gandhi and Nehru, so you will respect Savarkar? What kind of compromise is this? Gandhi and Nehru should be respected. But Savarkar must be respected at any cost. Savarkar was a patriot. re is need for any compromise on that. We clearly feel that Rahul Gandhi must tender a public apology for insulting Savarkar. This issue cant be resolved until Rahul Gandhi apologises.” 

(With ANI inputs)

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