Letter Published in The National UAE on 20May 19Politicians must use their public platforms wisely
I write in reference to your recent article Outrage over BJP candidate’s praise over Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin (May 17). It was a very upsetting piece to read.
The comment made by the controversial BJP candidate Pragya Singh Thakur about Nathuram Godse, the killer of the father of modern India, Mahatma Gandhi, is utterly contemptible and to be condemned. For a politician to refer to a cold-blooded killer as a patriot is disgraceful.
Unsurprisingly, her remarks provided a sensational opportunity for opposition parties to criticise the current government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also disavowed her comment.
Political leaders should be very careful about what they choose to say from their very public platforms.
Even though Ms Thakur has since apologised, that does not seem to be enough to make up for this reprehensible statement.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru
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