Will never forgive Pragya Thakur for her remarks on ‘Bapu’: PM Modi
5 years, 7 months ago

Will never forgive Pragya Thakur for her remarks on ‘Bapu’: PM Modi

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the statements made by Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Bhopal candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party, and said that he would never be able to forgive her. Similar statements were made in favour Godse by controversial BJP leader from Karnataka, Ananth Kumar Hegde and Nalin Kumar Katil, also from Karnataka made remarks over Godse. I will never be able to forgive those who made these statements,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a news channel during his campaign on Friday. Meanwhile, BJP on Friday also cracked the whip on controversial statements by three senior party leaders over Nathuram Godse and have decided to take disciplinary action against its three leaders.

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Congress demands apology from Modi for BJP leader’s comment that Lord Jagannath was a Modi bhakt
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress demands apology from Modi for BJP leader’s comment that Lord Jagannath was a Modi bhakt

The Hindu  

The Congress on May 21 demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for BJP leader Sambit Patra’s comments that Lord Jagannath is a bhakt of Mr. Modi. Addressing a press conference at Congress headquarters, party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate that Mr. Patra, the BJP’s candidate from Odisha’s Puri Lok Sabha seat, has insulted the sentiments and the faith of millions …

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur accuses media of distorting her remarks after BJP denied ticket in 1st list
10 months, 1 week ago

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur accuses media of distorting her remarks after BJP denied ticket in 1st list

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on Monday slammed the media for allegedly distorting her remarks after the party dropped her name from the first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur Read here: Sadhvi Pragya Thakur reacts after BJP denied Bhopal Lok Sabha ticket: 'PM …

‘My previous statements…’: Pragya Thakur after ticket denied from Bhopal
10 months, 1 week ago

‘My previous statements…’: Pragya Thakur after ticket denied from Bhopal

Live Mint  

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on Sunday said certain words in her previous statements might not have pleased Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he had told her she "will not be forgiven". It is important to note that Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur is among the 33 sitting BJP MPs whose names were missing from the party's first list of 195 candidates …

'PM had said I won't be forgiven': Pragya Thakur after ticket denied from Bhopal
10 months, 1 week ago

'PM had said I won't be forgiven': Pragya Thakur after ticket denied from Bhopal

India Today  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on Sunday reacted to the party's decision of not fielding her in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Pragya Singh Thakur is among the 33 sitting BJP MPs whose names were missing from the party's first list of 195 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections released on Saturday. Notably, PM Modi …

Priyanka Chaturvedi vs NCW chief over Nitish Kumar's remarks on women in Bihar assembly
1 year, 2 months ago

Priyanka Chaturvedi vs NCW chief over Nitish Kumar's remarks on women in Bihar assembly

Hindustan Times  

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma and Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi engaged in a war of words over Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's controversial remarks on the importance of women's education to control the population. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma. “On behalf of every woman in this country, …

Prophet row: Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma's controversial remark
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet row: Despite BJP diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma's controversial remark

Firstpost  

Thakur made this statement as the central leadership of the BJP, following the massive uproar over the Nupur Sharma incident, has reportedly asked its leaders to refrain from criticising any religion Bhopal: Amid protests in parts of the country over the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad made by now suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, party’s Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur …

Despite party diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma
2 years, 7 months ago

Despite party diktat, Pragya Thakur backs Nupur Sharma

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur aka Sadhvi Pragya on Friday backed Nupur Sharma, the former BJP spokesperson who was suspended by the party for her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad that sparked an international backlash. On the response to Ms. Sharma’s statement, Sadhvi Pragya — who is facing a trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case and is …

Congress Has Always Abused 'Patriots', Says BJP MP Pragya Thakur on Nathuram Godse
4 years ago

Congress Has Always Abused 'Patriots', Says BJP MP Pragya Thakur on Nathuram Godse

News 18  

BJP MP from Bhopal Pragya Singh Thakur has again referred to Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse as a “patriot” while attacking the Congress. ‘Muslims Can Also Contribute for Ram Temple’ Speaking about contribution for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhy, Thakur said even Muslims can part in it as “Lord Ram was their ancestor and symbol of faith”. …

BJP MP Pragya Thakur demands FIR against Congress MLA over threat to burn her
5 years, 1 month ago

BJP MP Pragya Thakur demands FIR against Congress MLA over threat to burn her

India TV News  

BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur reached a police station here on Saturday night, demanding that a case be registered against a Congress MLA who had threatened to "burn" her over her remarks about Nathuram Godse. Thakur was at Kamla Nehru police station here and officials were holding a discussion with her, a senior police official said. Congress MLA from Biaora …

Make an example of Pragya Singh Thakur to battle hate
5 years, 1 month ago

Make an example of Pragya Singh Thakur to battle hate

Deccan Chronicle  

On January 30, 1948, a little over 5 pm, in New Delhi, Nathuram Godse pumped three bullets into the fragile body of Mahatma Gandhi. But, today we have Pragya Singh Thakur, the BJP MP elected from Bhopal, referring to Godse as a deshbhakt, a patriot. When, on the first occasion, Thakur referred to Godse as a patriot, PM Narendra Modi …

BJP MP Pragya Thakur tenders apology in LS for controversial remarks on Nathuram Godse, claims her comments 'were twisted'
5 years, 1 month ago

BJP MP Pragya Thakur tenders apology in LS for controversial remarks on Nathuram Godse, claims her comments 'were twisted'

Firstpost  

Pragya Thakur said that her remarks have been twisted and her comments were in a different context New Delhi: Facing opposition attack for her controversial comments on Nathuram Godse, BJP MP Pragya Thakur on Friday tendered an apology in Lok Sabha but said her remarks have been twisted. Thakur created a controversy on Wednesday with her remarks in the Lower …

BJP removes Pragya Thakur from defence panel over Godse remarks
5 years, 1 month ago

BJP removes Pragya Thakur from defence panel over Godse remarks

Live Mint  

A day after Lok Sabha MP Pragya Singh Thakur made controversial remarks on Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin, Nathuram Godse, in Parliament, Congress-led opposition parties, as well as Janata Dal, or JD, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party turned up the heat on the ruling party on Thursday. The BJP moved into damage control mode, by condemning her remarks, removing her …

Rajnath Singh condemns Sadhvi Pragya's 'patriot' remark for Godse
5 years, 1 month ago

Rajnath Singh condemns Sadhvi Pragya's 'patriot' remark for Godse

Op India  

Amidst the controversy over BJP MP Pragya Thakur’s alleged praise for Nathuram Godse, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday clarified that the BJP condemns any philosophy which describes Nathuram Godse as a ‘patriot’. नाथूराम गोडसे को देशभक्त कहे जाने की बात तो दूर हम उन्हें देशभक्त मानने की सोच को ही condemn करते हैं। महात्मा गांधी हम लोगों के आदर्श …

Day after Pragya Singh calls Nathuram Godse a 'patriot' in Lok Sabha, BJP removes MP from parliamentary panel on defence after Opposition outrage
5 years, 1 month ago

Day after Pragya Singh calls Nathuram Godse a 'patriot' in Lok Sabha, BJP removes MP from parliamentary panel on defence after Opposition outrage

Firstpost  

The Congress took strong objection to Pragya Singh Thakur’s remarks and lashed out at the ‘deplorable hate politics’ of the BJP Editor’s note: This piece has been updated to include Pragya Singh Thakur’s removal from the consultative committee of the defence ministry, a day after she made the controversial comments in Parliament. Following scathing criticism from the Opposition, BJP axed …

Sadhvi Pragya calls Godse deshbhakt: 3 questions that should be debated
5 years, 1 month ago

Sadhvi Pragya calls Godse deshbhakt: 3 questions that should be debated

Op India  

Sadhvi Pragya, the BJP MP from Bhopal who had defeated Congress leader Digvijay Singh has landed in yet another controversy. Whether or not Godse was a patriot doesn’t depend on what one Member of Parliament, such as Sadhvi Pragya, says. Read: She apologised, but I can never forgive her: PM Modi condemns Sadhvi Pragya for her Godse comment Nonetheless, coming …

Sadhvi Pragya out of defence panel after calling Nathuram Godse a patriot, fired from BJP soon?
5 years, 1 month ago

Sadhvi Pragya out of defence panel after calling Nathuram Godse a patriot, fired from BJP soon?

India Today  

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has been removed from a key parliamentary panel a day after she described Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, Nathuram Godse, as a "patriot" during Lok Sabha proceedings. Not only has Pragya Thakur been axed from the Consultative Committee on Defence -- she was appointed only eight days ago -- but she can't attend BJP parliamentary party meetings during …

Pragya Thakur and the power of controversy
5 years, 1 month ago

Pragya Thakur and the power of controversy

India Today  

If there is an elected representative who has maintained political relevance through controversy and not through work as a lawmaker, it is most certainly Bhopal BJP MP Pragya Thakur. The Malegaon blast accused, who defeated former MP chief minister Digvijaya Singh by over 3.64 lakh votes in the previous LS elections, Thakur has regularly remained in the news for provocative …

Inaction Against Pragya Proves 'Latent Support' for Godse's 'Sinister Thought': Congress Slams PM Modi
5 years, 1 month ago

Inaction Against Pragya Proves 'Latent Support' for Godse's 'Sinister Thought': Congress Slams PM Modi

News 18  

New Delhi: The Congress on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over BJP MP Pragya Thakur's comments while reacting to DMK leader A Raja's remarks on Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse in Lok Sabha, alleging that the PM's "inaction" against her proves his latent support to "Godse's sinister thought". आज देश की संसद में खड़े होकर भाजपा की एक सांसद …

Take Action Against Pragya Thakur for Godse Remark in Parliament, Kamal Nath Tells BJP
5 years, 1 month ago

Take Action Against Pragya Thakur for Godse Remark in Parliament, Kamal Nath Tells BJP

News 18  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday asked the BJP to take action against its Lok Sabha MP Pragya Singh Thakur for referring to Mahatma Gandhis assassin Nathuram Godse as a 'deshbhakt'. The BJP MP from Bhopal referred to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Godse as a "deshbhakt" during a debate in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, triggering a protest …

Pragya Thakur Refers to Nathuram Godse as 'Deshbhakt' in Lok Sabha, Opposition Attacks BJP
5 years, 1 month ago

Pragya Thakur Refers to Nathuram Godse as 'Deshbhakt' in Lok Sabha, Opposition Attacks BJP

News 18  

New Delhi: BJP MP Pragya Thakur again referred to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as a "deshbhakt", this time during a debate in the Lok Sabha, triggering a protest by opposition members. "According to Pragya Thakur, she has not said anything about or supported Nathuram Godse, she was only talking about Udham Singh, the revolutionary who killed General Dyer," said …

Congress flays BJP after Pragya Singh Thakur calls Nathuram Godse deshbhakt
5 years, 1 month ago

Congress flays BJP after Pragya Singh Thakur calls Nathuram Godse deshbhakt

India Today  

BJP leader Pragya Singh Thakur has once again stirred up a controversy with her remarks on Nathuram Godse in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. "Repeatedly referring to Nathuram Godse as a "deshbhakt" is a perfect representation of BJP's deplorable hate politics. Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala also slammed Pragya Singh Thakur on the remark. He tweeted, "The country is celebrating …

Pragya Thakur's deshbhakt Godse remark creates uproar, BJP defends her as Opposition flays PM Modi
5 years, 1 month ago

Pragya Thakur's deshbhakt Godse remark creates uproar, BJP defends her as Opposition flays PM Modi

India Today  

BJP’s controversial leader Sadhavi Pragya Singh Thakur has stirred a hornets’ nest as she once again termed Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse as a patriot or deshbhakt on Wednesday. "According to Pragya Thakur, she has not said anything about or supported Nathuram Godse, she was only talking about Udham Singh, the revolutionary who killed General Dyer," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad …

Nitish Kumar condemns Pragya Singh Thakur's statement that 'Godse is patriot'
5 years, 7 months ago

Nitish Kumar condemns Pragya Singh Thakur's statement that 'Godse is patriot'

India TV News  

Commenting on Pragya Singh Thakur's statement that 'Godse is patriot', Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said it is “condemnable”. Pragya Singh Thakur is Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate from Bhopal. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he will never forgive Pragya Singh Thakur and others for glorifying Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as "deshbhakt". Such people will be given a …

Wrong to paper over Pragya’s take on Godse
5 years, 7 months ago

Wrong to paper over Pragya’s take on Godse

Deccan Chronicle  

There are two developments that have greatly upset me this last week. The second is the statement made by Pragya Thakur Singh, the terror accused who is the BJP's candidate from Bhopal. Pragya Singh Thakur’s outrageous statement valorising Godse is deeply disturbing for several reasons. This question must be asked because at least three other BJP leaders, including a minister …

People like Pragya killing soul of India, says Kailash Satyarthi
5 years, 7 months ago

People like Pragya killing soul of India, says Kailash Satyarthi

The Hindu  

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Saturday said Mahatma Gandhi is above power and politics and people like Pragya Singh Thakur are killing the soul of India and the BJP should expel her from the party. His comments came after Malegaon blast accused and BJP’s Bhopal Lok Sabha seat candidate Ms. Thakur lauded Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse as a “patriot” …

Narendra Modi says he will 'never forgive' Pragya Singh Thakur for insulting Mahatma Gandhi, calling Nathuram Godse a 'patriot'
5 years, 7 months ago

Narendra Modi says he will 'never forgive' Pragya Singh Thakur for insulting Mahatma Gandhi, calling Nathuram Godse a 'patriot'

Firstpost  

Narendra Modi on Friday said he will never forgive BJP candidate Pragya Singh Thakur for insulting Mahatma Gandhi by calling his assassin Nathuram Godse a true patriot. Khargone: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will never forgive BJP candidate Pragya Singh Thakur for insulting Mahatma Gandhi by calling his assassin Nathuram Godse a true patriot. Earlier Friday, BJP …

Will never forgive Pragya for praising Godse: Narendra Modi
5 years, 7 months ago

Will never forgive Pragya for praising Godse: Narendra Modi

The Hindu  

The BJP initiated disciplinary action against its Bhopal candidate Pragya Thakur and others for laudatory comments on Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse amid nationwide condemnation and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s own declaration that he “would never forgive” Ms. Thakur, but drew a line at expressing regret at offering her a party ticket. The disciplinary action came on a day when …

Will never forgive Sadhvi Pragya for insulting Gandhi, says PM Modi
5 years, 7 months ago

Will never forgive Sadhvi Pragya for insulting Gandhi, says PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he will never forgive Sadhvi Pragya for calling Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, a true patriot. Reacting to Sadhvi Pragya's comments on Nathuram Godse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said, "I will never be able to forgive Pragya Thakur for insulting Mahatma Gandhi." In an interview to News 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Godse row: BJP issues clarification, disciplinary committee to seek explanation for controversial statements
5 years, 7 months ago

Godse row: BJP issues clarification, disciplinary committee to seek explanation for controversial statements

Op India  

Facing severe flak for the controversial remarks made by its leaders, the BJP president Amit Shah came out in defence of his party claiming that the tendentious remarks made by its leaders were their personal opinions and they do not reflect party’s stand on the matter. इन लोगों ने अपने बयान वापिस लिए हैं और माफ़ी भी मांगी है। फिर …

Amit Shah asks BJP’s disciplinary committee to issue notices on leaders’ comments on Godse
5 years, 7 months ago

Amit Shah asks BJP’s disciplinary committee to issue notices on leaders’ comments on Godse

The Hindu  

BJP president Amit Shah on May 17 came out strongly against the controversial remarks of his party leaders, including Pragya Singh Thakur, over Nathuram Godse, saying the BJP has taken serious note of their statements, which are against its ideology. In a series of tweets, he said the remarks made by Anantkumar Hegde, Ms. Thakur and Nalin Kateel are against …

Nathuram Godse would have been happy with this debate, Anantkumar Hegde tweets, then says account hacked
5 years, 7 months ago

Nathuram Godse would have been happy with this debate, Anantkumar Hegde tweets, then says account hacked

India Today  

Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde on Friday jumped into the ongoing controversy on Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, saying after seven decades he would be happy with the debate. A day after the Opposition called out Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur for calling Nathuram Godse a patriot, Anant Kumar Hegde said, "Time to assert and move away from being apologetic! Chowkidar …

Respect Mahatma Gandhi: Pragya Thakur apologises for patriot remark on Nathuram Godse
5 years, 7 months ago

Respect Mahatma Gandhi: Pragya Thakur apologises for patriot remark on Nathuram Godse

India Today  

Under fire for her "Nathuram-Godse-is-a-patriot" remark, BJP's Bhopal Lok Sabha seat candidate Pragya Singh Thakur tendered an apology on Thursday night and said she respected Mahatma Gandhi as his work for the country cannot be forgotten. I respect him a lot," Pragya Thakur said in a video statement. Pragya Thakur said she made the comments on the spur of moment …

Sadhvi Pragya calls Godse 'deshbhakt', BJP condemns statement
5 years, 7 months ago

Sadhvi Pragya calls Godse 'deshbhakt', BJP condemns statement

The Quint  

Bhopal, May 16 Triggering a new controversy, BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur on Thursday called Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse a "deshbhakt", triggering an immediate denunciation from her own party. The Sadhvi's comments came in reaction to noted actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam President Kamal Haasan's recent statement calling Godse the first Hindu terrorist of …

Pragya Singh Thakur calls Nathuram Godse a patriot; Election Commission seeks report
5 years, 7 months ago

Pragya Singh Thakur calls Nathuram Godse a patriot; Election Commission seeks report

The Hindu  

Terror accused and BJP candidate from Bhopal Pragya Singh Thakur kicked off a political storm on Thursday, calling Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse a ‘patriot.’ The Opposition parties lambasted her, while the BJP was quick to distance itself from her remarks and asked her to issue a public apology. She should tender a public apology.” Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, Ms. …

Pragya says sorry after outrage over Karkare shocker
5 years, 8 months ago

Pragya says sorry after outrage over Karkare shocker

India Today  

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, Bharatiya Janata Party ’s choice for Bhopal the seat that the party has represented for more than 30 years against two-time Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijay Singh, started her election campaign on Friday by maligning 26/11 Mumbai terror attack hero Hemant Karkare’s martyrdom. Pragya Thakur’s attempt to malign Karkare’s martyrdom roused a huge controversy with the IPS …

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