A comment made by president of Uttarakhand BJP Bansidhar Bhagat on leader of opposition (LoP) Indira Hridayesh has evoked strong responses from the Congress party. Bhagat’s tongue probably slipped on Tuesday when while addressing the party workers at Bhimtal, he said ‘who would get into contact with an old lady’. Referring to Hridayesh’s recent statement that some BJP MLAs are in touch with her, Bhagat made this seemingly derogatory comment. Bhagat’s comment evoked a burst of laughter from the BJP workers. Reacting sharply to the comment made by Bhagat, Hridayesh said that he should get his mind tested. She added that she could file a defemation notice in court on the issue.
The member of All India Congress Committee (AICC), Garima Dasauni said that the words uttered by the BJP chief are shameful and the BJP should ponder over whether such a person can head its state unit. She said that Bhagat is continuously making below the belt comments. Dasauni said that the comment of Bhagat reflects the true character and culture of BJP.
Wednesday, 06 January 2021 | PNS | Dehradun
