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wionews · 7 years ago

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Ready to accept any punishment if the Congress suffers in the Gujarat elections because of me: Mani Shankar Aiyar

As the campaigning for the second phase of the Gujarat elections reaches fever pitch, Primi Minister addressed a rally in Bhabhar, Gujarat earlier today. While speaking at a rally in Surat yesterday, the Prime Minister lashed out at Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar for calling him (PM Modi) a "neech admi".

Mr Aiyar's remark had created a furore among political leaders followed by Congress VP Rahul Gandhi asking Mr Aiyar to apologise for his use of language.

"I do not appreciate the tone and language used by Mr Mani Shankar Aiyer to address the PM. Both the Congress and I expect him to apologise for what he said," the official tweet noted.

BJP and PM routinely use filthy language to attack the Congress party. The Congress has a different culture and heritage. I do not appreciate the tone and language used by Mr Mani Shankar Aiyer to address the PM. Both the Congress and I expect him to apologise for what he said.

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 7, 2017

Later in the day, Mani Shankar Aiyar went on to make remarks like, "I am a freelance Congressi, I hold no post in the party, so I can reply to PM in his language".

Why was PM taking a jibe at Congress and Rahul Gandhi at inauguration of a Centre on Baba Saheb Ambedkar? Everyday PM is using foul language against our leaders. I am a freelance Congressi, I hold no post in the party, so I can reply to PM in his language: Mani Shankar Aiyar http://pic.twitter.com/SBqzIjyZsz

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2017

Aiyar later clarified saying that he used the word "neech" in a completely different context.

"I meant low level when I said 'neech', I think in English when I speak in Hindi as Hindi is not my mother tongue," clarified Aiyar.

I meant low level when I said 'neech', I think in English when I speak in Hindi as Hindi is not my mother tongue. So if it has some other meaning then I apologize: Mani Shankar Aiyar http://pic.twitter.com/yf5tshB1Vt

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2017

Earlier today, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally in Chotta Udaipur and expressed regret over 'neech row'.

"Congress party mein galat shabd prayog karke koi bhi PM ke baare mein nahi bol sakta. Modi ji humare baare mein kuch bhi keh sakte hain. Isliye humne Mani Shankar Aiyar par sakht karyawahi ki," he noted today.

Congress party hindustan ke PM ki kursi ka aadar karti hai. Aur congress party mein galat shabd prayog karke koi bhi PM ke baare mein nahi bol sakta. Modi ji humare baare mein kuch bhi keh sakte hain. Isliye humne #ManiShankarAiyar par sakht karyawahi ki: Rahul Gandhi http://pic.twitter.com/pYHMJB0QRs

— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017

In the meanwhile, PM Modi, who was addressing locals in a rally in Bhabhar, also targeted Mani Shankar Aiyar.

"Mani Shankar Aiyar told people when he visited Pakistan - remove Modi from the way and then see what happens to India-Pakistan peace. What did he mean by removing me from the way? And what is my crime? That I have blessings of the people?" PM noted.

#ManiShankarAiyar told people when he visited Pakistan- remove Modi from the way and then see what happens to India-Pakistan peace. What did he mean by removing me from the way? And what is my crime? That I have blessings of the people?: PM Modi #GujaratElection2017 http://pic.twitter.com/swZmETOtiM

— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017

In a statement shared with media earlier today, Mani Shankar Aiyar apologised and stated that he was saddened by the turn of events.

If any damage has been done to Congress because of what I said or did then I am saddened by it. I had no such intention. I am ready to accept any punishment that the Congress party wants to give me: #ManiShankarAiyar on his 'Neech' comment http://pic.twitter.com/b9CTEOpxlc

— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017

He said he had no such intentions and is ready to "accept any punishment" that the Congress wants to give him if the party suffers in the Gujarat election because of him.

Aiyar now stands suspended from the Congress.

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wionews · 7 years ago

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'Neech' remark row: BJP should improve their language, says Surjewala

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using objectionable language indiscriminately and asked them to improve their conduct.

The statement comes after BJP leader Amit Shah said Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'low-born' remark against Prime Minister Modi had resonated the culture of the Congress Party.

Claiming that the prime minister had crossed all limits, Surjewala told ANI, "The BJP and Prime Minister Modi have been using intemperate and objectionable language and sometimes downright filthy language for the Congress leadership and the Congress Party. Prime Minister Modi had crossed all limits when he tried to belittle, humiliate and berate."

Shah had tweeted, "Neither shocked nor surprised by Mani Shankar Aiyar's referring to PM as 'Neech.' This is the culture of the Congress Party. People of Gujarat will punish anti-poor, anti-Dalit, anti-Tribal and anti-OBC Congress."

Meanwhile, the Congress Party has suspended Mani Shankar Aiyar from the primary membership of the party, in the wake of his 'neech' remark sparking a controversy.

Surjewala, on Thursday, took to Twitter to apprise of the development.

To this end, he told ANI that Congress had a Gandhian culture and heritage, which is why party vice president Rahul Gandhi publically reprimanded and directed Aiyar to apologise to the prime minister for using unacceptable and unparliamentary language.

"We may oppose each other on policies and issues. But the balance of language, the gravitas of politics and the balance of culture, respect for opponent should never be lost," he said.

Asking the BJP and Prime Minister Modi to keep a check on their language, Surjewala added, "We hope Prime Minister Modi will now show the courage or conviction to take an action against his own party members and also looking within to improve his language and conduct."

Earlier in the day, Aiyar had told ANI that it was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who turned Dr Ambedkar's wish into reality and it was not correct to badmouth the Nehru-Gandhi family.

"This person [PM Modi] is a 'neech aadmi' (low-minded). He is not civilised and in a situation like this, there is no need to practice such dirty politics," Aiyar had said.

He later 'apologised' for calling Prime Minister Modi 'neech', saying he implied a different meaning for the word and denied calling the prime minister a 'Chaiwala'.

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wionews · 7 years ago

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'Neech' row: I can reply to PM in his language, says Mani Shankar Aiyar

As the campaigning for the first phase of the Gujarat elections draws to an end, PM Narendra Modi conducted a rally in Surat earlier today.

While addressing the local crowd here, PM Modi talked about Congress' failure as a governing party, "People did not get continuous electricity. When the BJP got to serve Gujarat we ensured continuous power. The demand for Surat was long pending and it is the BJP that has worked on this," he noted.

PM Modi went on to talk about Congress' Mani Shankar Aiyar who had allegedly called him "neech". "Congress leaders are speaking in a language that is not acceptable in a democracy. One Congress leader, who has studied in best institutions, served as a diplomat, was a Minister in Cabinet, said Modi is 'Neech.' This is insulting. This is nothing but a Mughalai mindset," PM Modi exclaimed.

Congress leaders are speaking in a language that is not acceptable in democracy. One Congress leader, who has studied in best institutions, served as a diplomat, was a Minister in Cabinet, he said Modi is 'Neech.' This is insulting. This is nothing but a Mughalai Mindset: PM http://pic.twitter.com/9IvKewDPMw

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2017

Union Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad reacted by saying that Congress leader, Mani Shankar Aiyar's mindset is a "darbaari" one. "He (Mr Aiyar) has called our PM 'neech' but we are proud of our Prime Minister," Ravi Shankar Prasad noted.

Mani Shankar Aiyar has called our PM 'neech' but we are proud of our Prime Minister, he has answered (Mani Shankar Aiyar) very politely & sensibly. Aiyar's mindset is a 'darbaari' one: Ravi Shankar Prasad http://pic.twitter.com/XLc3T1Ryp3

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi further noted that "the people of Gujarat will give a fitting answer to such deplorable language... They can call me 'Neech'- Yes, I am from the poor section of society and will spend every moment of my life to work for the poor, Dalits, Tribals and OBC communities. They can keep their language, we will do our work," he noted while addressing the rally in Surat.

Yes, they called me 'Neech' but our value systems are strong. We have nothing to say to such elements. Our answer will come through ballot box. We have seen enough insults from them. They insulted me when I was CM. They called me 'Maut Ka Saudagar' & wanted to jail me: PM Modi http://pic.twitter.com/XNxyeTKBb7

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2017

In the meanwhile Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi asked Mr Aiyar to apologise for his use of language against PM Modi.

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 7, 2017

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar had previously derided PM Modi calling him a tea seller who could never become the Prime Minister of the country.

Mani Shankar Aiyar finally retorted saying that "Everyday PM is using foul language against our leaders. I am a freelance Congressi, I hold no post in the party, so I can reply to PM in his language," he told media today.

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2017

"I meant low level when I said 'neech', I think in English when I speak in Hindi as Hindi is not my mother tongue," clarified Aiyar.

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2017

Political leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley also reacted on the row.

It is not just a matter of filthy language but of Congress' mindset which says that only one family can rule this country and if someone from the weaker section becomes PM then they call him 'chaiwala' & 'neech': Arun Jaitley http://pic.twitter.com/cWtDZMx7Cb

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2017

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