Nandigram:
West Bengal Minister Akhil Giri on Saturday drew widespread criticism, including from Trinamool Congress, for making controversial remarks on President Droupadi Murmu.
After the video clip of his comments went viral, Mr Giri apologised for making such a remark.
In a 17-second video clip, the authenticity of which PTI could not verify independently, Mr Giri was heard commenting on the “looks of the President”.
“They (BJP) said that I am not good-looking. We don’t judge anyone by their appearance. We respect the office of the President (of India). But how does our President look?” Mr Giri, the minister of state for Correctional Homes, was heard saying at a rally in a village in Nandigram late on Friday evening.
Calling the comments “irresponsible”, the party distanced itself from Mr Giri’s remarks. “This is an irresponsible comment & does NOT represent the views of @AITCofficial. We are extremely proud of the President of India & hold her & her office in the highest regard,” read the tweet by TMC spokesperson Saket Gokhale.
