INDIAN ELECTION NEWS: One more turn in Indian election campaign. Varun Gandhi is now in controversy. Varun Gandhi is of the Gandhi-Nehru family but is a BJP candidate in the coming Lok Sabha elections.
Varun Gandhi today made an inflammatory remark against members of a community in his election campaign in Pilibhit from where he is being fielded. Over this the Election Commission has given a notice seeking his explanation.
In his campaign speech Varun Gandhi said, "This is not a 'Hand' (symbol of Congress ), it is the power of the 'Lotus' (symbol of BJP). It will cut the head of ....... Jai Shri Ram."
He is the son of the late Sanjay Gandhi and Maneka Gandhi. In another meeting he said, "If anyone raises a finger towards Hindus or if someone thinks that Hindus are weak and leaderless, if someone thinks that these leaders lick our boots for votes, if anyone raises a finger towards Hindus, then I swear on Gita that I will cut that hand."
Sonia Gandhi condemned the remarks as "unethical and against law."
Youtube Video of Varun Gandhi's speech on Religious tolerance
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March 17, 2009 | 0
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