Rahul’s statement comes in the context of intense criticism facing Congress for alleged sexist comments made by Nath.
“Kamal Nath ji is from my party, but personally, I don’t like the kind of language he used … I don’t appreciate it, no matter who he is. It’s a shame,” Gandhi said while addressing the press. briefing in Wayanad of Kerala.
Responding to Rahul’s comments, Nath said he has already clarified the context in which he made the statement.
“It is the opinion of Rahul Gandhi. I have already clarified the context in which I made that statement … Why should I apologize when I did not intend to insult anyone? If someone felt insulted, I have already expressed regret,” he quoted Nath. as the ANI news agency says.
#WATCH It is the opinion of Rahul Gandhi. I have already clarified the context in which I made that statement … Why sho … https://t.co/YKdbob33Gn
– ANI (@ANI) 1603184828000
Last week, Nath had referred to Imarti Devi as an “item” at an electoral meeting in the Dabra Assembly constituency (scheduled caste) in Gwalior district.
“Suresh Raje ji hamare ummeedvar hai … yeh uske jaise nah hai … kya hai uska naam … main kya uska naam lun? … apko toh mujhe pehle savdhan karna chahiye tha … yeh kya item hai. .. (Our candidate is not like her … what is her name? You know her better and you should have warned me before … What a topic!), Kamal Nath said in Hindi as the crowd shouted the name of Imarti Devi.
The comments had sparked outrage among BJP leaders, led by Prime Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who organized protests in the state.
The National Commission for Women asked the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for an explanation for her comment.
Chouhan has also written to the president of Congress, Sonia Gandhi, asking her to condemn Nath’s comments and remove him from all party positions.
Kamal Nath had previously expressed regret for the comment and claimed that he had not said anything disrespectful.
(With inputs from agencies)
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