Gaumutra row: DMK MP DNV Senthilkumar has sparked a contemporary debate after he referred to north Indian states significantly the ‘Hindi heartland’ as ‘Gaumutra’ states in Lok Sabha in the course of the winter session whereas talking on the result of just lately concluded Assembly elections in 5 states.
The DMK MP stated, “…The people of this country should think that the power of this BJP is only winning elections mainly in the heartland states of Hindi, what we generally call the ‘Gaumutra’ states…”
Soon after his comment, the BJP slammed the lawmaker saying this won’t be tolerated.
I.N.D.I.A. bloc member Congress leaders have additionally reacted to Senthilkumar’s assertion. Karti Chidambaram has lashed out at DMK MP saying, “Very unfortunate choice of words. Unparliamentary. Must forthwith apologise and withdraw his comments.”
Adhir Ranjan phrases it particular person assertion, says they respect ‘Gau Mata’
Responding to Senthilkumar’s Lok Sabha remarks, Congress MP, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stated, “We have nothing to do with what an individual is saying inside the Parliament, it is his own statement. We respect ‘Gau Mata’, we don’t have anything to say on this…”
After backlash, Senthilkumar remains unapologeticÂ
At the centre of an enormous controversy after remarks on Hindi heartland states, the DMK chief stated, “I made some statement inside the House. At the time Home Minister & BJP members were there at that time. I have used this before in my Parliament speeches. It was not a controversial statement. If it touches somebody I will try to avoid using it next time. I will use some other words to mention that where the BJP is strong in getting their votes.”
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