Modi govt ‘disassociates’ itself from Mufti remarks
10 years ago

Modi govt ‘disassociates’ itself from Mufti remarks

The Hindu  

The Government and the BJP on Monday “totally disassociated” itself from Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's statement crediting “separatists” and “outsiders” for the peaceful conduct of elections in the State. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also denied Mr. Sayeed's claim that he had discussed this with the Prime Minister. “Our government and party totally disassociates itself from the Chief Minister's statement,'' Mr. Singh informed the Lok Sabha when the issue was raised by Congress member K. C. Venugopal during Zero Hour. The Opposition also demanded a resolution condemning the statement and a clarification from Mr. Modi since Mr. Sayeed is on record stating that he had communicated his view to the Prime Minister.

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