India  

'Not my interpretation': Under fire, Jitendra Awhad cites research paper to defend his Lord Ram remarks

IndiaTimes Thursday, 4 January 2024
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Jitendra Awhad, who has stoked a controversy with his claim that Lord Ram was non-vegetarian, on Thursday cited a research paper on Valmiki Ramayana by IIT Kanpur to defend his remark. This, even as he expressed regrets over his remarks."It is not my job to distort history. I have not made any statement without studying the matter, but these days emotions get much more importance than scholarship. I express regret if my remarks have hurt anyone," Awhad said amid a severe backlash over his comments.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: Oneindia - Published
News video: NCP leader apologises after row over his 'Lord Ram was non-vegetarian' remark | Oneindia

NCP leader apologises after row over his 'Lord Ram was non-vegetarian' remark | Oneindia 03:01

In the lead-up to the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, which is expected to witness the presence of top leaders, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Jitendra Awhad has sparked controversy with his statement suggesting that "Lord Ram was a non-vegetarian." Mr. Awhad,...

πŸ’‘ newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Nationalist Congress Party Nationalist Congress Party Political party in India

'New Putin in making': Sharad Pawar attacks PM Modi; Fadnavis hits back

Fadnavis said that Pawar's comments were a 'a result of desperation due to losing'. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday had criticised PM Modi on Monday for..
IndiaTimes
Lok Sabha 2024: MVA Alliance Finalizes Seat Sharing for Elections, Congress to Fight on 17| Oneindia [Video]

Lok Sabha 2024: MVA Alliance Finalizes Seat Sharing for Elections, Congress to Fight on 17| Oneindia

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra, comprising Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, finalized seat-sharing for all 48 Lok Sabha constituencies. With Shiv Sena contesting 21 seats, Congress 17, and NCP 10, the coalition aims to bolster opposition unity against the ruling BJP ahead of the upcoming elections. #MahavikasAghadi #MVAAlliance #UddhavThackeray #SharadPawar #SanjayNirupam #MVAnews #Maharashtranews #NanaPatole #Mumbainews #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.123~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 04:17Published
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: AAP, INDIA Bloc major rally begins | Gopal Rai’s address | Oneindia [Video]

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: AAP, INDIA Bloc major rally begins | Gopal Rai’s address | Oneindia

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is holding a mega rally in Delhi today to protest against the arrest of its national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The 'Loktantra Bachao' (Save Democracy) rally is being held at Ramlila Maidan and is being seen as a show of strength and unity by the INDIA bloc ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Some of the senior leaders in attendance are Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party leader Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) supremo Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and Trinamool Congress' Derek O'Brien. Kejriwal is currently in the Enforcement Directorate custody in connection with a money-laundering case. #ArvindKejriwalArrest #INDIABlocRally #AAPMegaRally #KejriwalArrestRally #INDIABlocRallyKejriwalArrest #GopalRai #BJP #RahulGandhi #KejriwalArrestRally #RamlilaMaidan ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.102~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 02:10Published
Lok Sabha Elections: BJP Ends Stalemate with Maharashtra Ally, NCP Contesting 4 Seats |Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP Ends Stalemate with Maharashtra Ally, NCP Contesting 4 Seats |Oneindia News

In a significant breakthrough, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has resolved the stalemate with its Maharashtra ally, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). NDA partners have finalized four crucial seats for Ajit Pawar's NCP to contest in the upcoming elections. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. #BJP #BJPAlly #BJPMaharashtra #Maharashtra #MaharashtraPolitics #LokSabhaElections #LokSabhaElections2024 #NCP #AjitPawar #SupriyaSule #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.194~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 02:04Published

You Might Like