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 Indian National Congress, one of the prominent political parties in India, sternly condemned the controversial statement made by Trivendra Singh Rawat on Godse and his praise for the assassin. The party demanded an apology from him for his insensitive remarks. Here are some key points on the Congress party's response:
  • 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.
Overall, the Indian National Congress was firm in its stance against Trivendra Singh Rawat's comments on Godse and made it clear that such remarks cannot be tolerated.
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