Bhopal: Wrong choice of word for Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, Uma Bharti lands Jitu Patwari in controversy

Bhopal: Wrong choice of word for Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, Uma Bharti lands Jitu Patwari in controversy

FPJ BureauUpdated: Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 08:28 PM IST
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BHOPAL: Sports minister Jitu Patwari, known for his controversial statements, has once again in news for wrong choice of word against Union minister Uma Bharti and Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, the BJP candidate from Bhopal parliamentary seat.  A day after Uma and Pragya had an emotional meeting here, the Congress leader commenting on it on Tuesday tweeted that people of Bhopal need to decide on two political Sadhvis weeping for their political ‘Vasna’ (lust). He added, the saint community brings positivity in society and also shows direction to live life happily. The use of word ‘Vasna’ (lust) in the tweet triggered furor.

Slamming the minister for making using objectionable word, the BJP leaders said the use of such language by Patwari was an insult to saint community and shows Congress’ mentality.  Facing flak, Patwari, removed the word ‘lust’ and replaced it with ‘Lalsa’ (ambition). Patwari clarified that his intention was not to insult anyone but he wanted to draw attention of people towards the way the BJP was trying to use religion for votes.  BJP spokesman Rajneesh Agarwal said Patwari had reflected his own and his party’s mentality towards saints and Sadhvis. Agarwal said the history of Congress is full of instances of insult to saffron-clad saints. Agarwal said Patwari would get a befitting reply if he dared to make such comment on non-Hindu religious leaders.

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