Following a public rebuke from Congress president Rahul Gandhi , senior Congress leader from Rajasthan C.P. Joshi apologised for his controversial remarks made at a public meeting at Sema village in Nathdawra.
Video footage of the meeting showed him as saying that “only Brahmins know and can talk about Hinduism”. Mr. Gandhi disapproved of the comment in a tweet, saying Mr. Joshi’s remarks did not reflect, and were contrary to, the ideals of the Congress.
“C.P. Joshi’s remark is contrary to the Congress party’s ideals. Party leaders should not give any statement that hurts any segment of society,” he said. “While respecting the Congress party’s principles and the sentiments of party workers, I am sure Joshi ji will realise his mistake. He should express regret over his remarks,” the Congress chief tweeted.
Following the rebuke, Mr. Joshi tweeted an apology.
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said in Jaipur that Mr. Joshi had insulted Hindu traditions and was taking forward the Congress agenda of dividing Hindu seers on the basis of caste.
