NEW DELHI: Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Tuesday apologized in Parliament over her derogatory remarks made during an election rally in the national capital after a united opposition cornered the government in both the Houses.
“I regret my statements. I did not intend to hurt anyone,” Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said in a bid to bring the matter to rest. However, the opposition is insisting on her resignation.
Earlier, her derogatory remarks resonated in Rajya Sabha with the opposition targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seeking an apology from the minister.
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti had on Monday used derogatory language during campaigning for Delhi assembly elections leading to very strong reactions from the opposition parties.
Addressing an election rally in Delhi Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti had said, “People of Delhi have to decide if they want a government of Ramzaadon (followers of Ram) or a government of those who are illegitimate.”
Opposition leaders strongly objected to her remarks, with BSP chief Mayawati calling for her resignation.
“If she does not resign, Modi govt should sack her,” Mayawati said calling for an FIR against the minister.
Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trinamool leader Derek O’Brien said, “PM must come to Rajya Sabha, answer serious questions nation is facing like poor language used by a minister. We see him only taking selfies.”
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