They said it was unfortunate to tie soldiers who die for the nation to a state and recalled how the greatest martyr, Mahatma Gandhi, was from Gujarat. Rupani said: "Such a derogatory remark about Gujarat...does Rahul Gandhi and Gujarat Congress endorse the anti-Gujarat mindset of their valued ally? In the latest controversy, Akhilesh said: "Soldiers who have died in Kashmir and elsewhere are from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, southern states... but tell me if any martyr is from Gujarat." state Congress chief Bharat Solanki tweeted, referring to Prime Minister's refrain of having "a 56-inch chest". Speaking to The Telegraph on phone, a Gujarat Congress leader voiced his worry: "It is unfortunate that the media ignores the real question and weaves controversies to help the BJP.

Source: The Telegraph May 11, 2017 21:11 UTC