How did the Indian National Congress react to Trivendra Singh Rawat's comment on Godse
The former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat praised Godse, which sparked outrage among several political parties. This question relates to the response of the Indian National Congress regarding the same.
- The party, through its official Twitter handle, called the remarks 'despicable & condemnable' and said that 'praising his (Godse's) actions is unacceptable'.
- Several senior party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, criticized Rawat for glorifying Godse and demanded strict action against him.
- The party's Uttarakhand unit organized a protest against Rawat's remarks, and its state president said that such comments are an insult to the freedom fighters and the Constitution of India.
- The Congress party urged the ruling BJP to take action against Rawat for his controversial statement and warned that such remarks can have 'dangerous repercussions' for the country.
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