Andhra Pradesh BJP neta hails 'patriot' Godse; blames social media team when called out

In a major controversy on Sunday, BJP's Andhra Presh state secretary Rameshnaidu Nagothu posted a tweet hailing assassin of Mahatma Gandhi - Nathuram Godse. post said that Godse was greatest patriot in India. "Today on his death anniversary I salute Nathuram Godse, with outmost gratitude. true and one of greatest patriot ever born in Bharatbhoomi,"  post said.

However, hours later as post went viral, and with Congress demanding answers from BJP chief JP Nda, Rameshnaidu Nagothu tweeted that "objectionable" post has been removed and blamed it on those 'who handle' his Twitter account.

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Meanwhile, Congress party asked BJP national president JP Nda to answer why action is t taken against those who speak in support of Godse. Earlier during Lok Sabha elections, when a similar controversy occurred,  Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an unsparing remark said that he will t forgive those who insult Bapu. Prime Minister termed remarks as 'deplorable, disgusting and are t langu fit for civilised society.' 

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