Congress Demands Apology and Removal of BJP's Malviya Over Assassination Remarks

The Congress party has demanded the removal of BJP leader Amit Malviya and an apology from the BJP following his remarks suggesting Congress leaders were assassinated due to their political decisions. Congress described the comments as insensitive and urged BJP's leadership to disavow Malviya's statements, citing their disrespect towards former leaders.

The Congress party on Tuesday expressed strong objections to a remark made by BJP leader Amit Malviya, suggesting that its leaders were assassinated due to political decisions. The party has demanded that the BJP sack Malviya and issue a public apology.

In a letter to BJP chief J P Nadda, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh termed Malviya's comments, which referenced the assassinations of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi, as 'deeply insensitive' and a disturbing attempt to trivialize significant historical events for political gain. Ramesh insisted that Prime Minister Modi and BJP leadership disavow Malviya's remarks unequivocally.

During a TV debate, Malviya accused Congress leaders of encouraging violence against PM Modi. Ramesh and other senior Congress leaders, including P Chidambaram, condemned the statement and highlighted the historical contributions of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi to nation-building, demanding immediate action against Malviya.

(With inputs from agencies.)