The IPS Officers' Association condemned Sadhvi Pragya' remarks on Friday and the Opposition Congress used the remark as an opportunity to hit out at the BJP, saying it had exposed the "anti-national face" of the saffron party. "Ashok Chakra awardee late Sri Hemant Karkare, IPS made the supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists. Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Hemant Karkare gave his life protecting India. Party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told a press conference in Delhi, "The remark is a gross insult to soldiers. He further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "must apologise" to the nation for the BJP nominee's remarks and take action against her.

Source: dna April 19, 2019 23:26 UTC