Their demand for a formal apology from none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself resonated deeply across the political landscape, stirring up a whirlwind of discourse and debate. “The assertion by Sambit Patra that Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Modi ji is deeply troubling. It seems that Modi ji’s stature surpasses even that of Jagannath,” remarked Kejriwal, his dismay palpable. BJP’s ApologyYet, amidst the rising tide of condemnation and outrage, Sambit Patra himself found his words thrust into the unforgiving glare of national scrutiny. His initial proclamation that Lord Jagannath was a devotee of PM Modi set off a veritable firestorm of controversy, prompting a swift retraction wherein he sought to absolve himself by attributing his words to nothing more than a slip of the tongue.

Source: Mint May 22, 2024 08:37 UTC