Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Thursday dubbed as "reprehensible and abominable" BJP Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur's description of Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as a "patriot".
"No matter what politics you affiliate with, what ideology you espouse; there are some lines that you just don't cross. Pragya Singh Thakur's statement is absolutely reprehensible and abominable," Rama Rao tweeted
The TRS leader, who is son of Chief Minister and TRS President K. Chandrashekhar Rao, said she should apologize unconditionally for vilifying the father of nation.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi tweeted that the BJP was standing by independent India's first terrorist.
"Remember, Narendra Modi has defended and endorsed Pragya's candidature. This is not a lunatic fringe and is definitely not her personal opinion, it is the BJP standing by Independent India's first terrorist. In a few years, Sri Sri Godse will also be recommended with a Bharat Ratna," tweeted Owaisi.
--IANS
ms/mr
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
