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Anil Vij, a Haryana Minister kicked up a controversy on Saturday as he said that since Gandhi came to be associated with Khadi, the venture has only tanked and is not able to stand on its own.
He was harsh in his criticism of the man who is seen as the sole driving force for helping India get independence from the British rule.
Vij was also full of praises for Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying it’s good he replaced Gandhi on the Khadhi calendars and diaries given that “he’s a bigger brand name.”
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav was quick to criticise Vij’s statements, calling him “desh ka nalayak beta” and said it was unfortunate for the country.
Anil Vij retracted his statement, saying it was his personal opinion and was not intended to hurt anyone’s sentiments.
Other ministers from the BJP and the Opposition however, have responded to the comment made by Vij.
(With inputs from ANI)
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