Thu. Mar 28th, 2024
Maharashtra: Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari apologises for his ‘Gujarati-Rajasthani’ remarks

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has issued a statement apologizing for his recent inadvertent remarks ‘Mumbai will have no money if the Gujaratis and Rajasthanis were to leave’, he said that “it was an unintentional error”. He had made the statement during a function in suburban Andheri on Friday. The statement had caused a big hue and cry in the state. 

In a statement issued on Monday, Koshyari said each and every community has played an important role in the development of not just Maharashtra but the entire county. Stating that Maharashtra is a state of largehearted citizens who believe in the development of all. Koshyari said that he is confident that the people of Maharashtra will display their large hearts and forgive him.

Koshyari also said that he may have committed a mistake while speaking about the contribution of some members of society during his Andheri speech.

Emphasizing that he never meant to cause any disrespect for the citizens of Maharashtra. Koshyari said he will remain steadfast in his efforts to glorify Maharashtra and the Marathi language.

“I expect the citizens of this state would forgive a humble servant of this state by abiding with the teachings of several saints. It was an unintentional error from my side,” Koshyari said.

Earlier on Saturday, as his comments had caused a big hue and cry, Koshyari had said that the statement was misconstrued, and asked political parties not to create a controversy.

“There was no question of belittling the contribution of Marathi-speaking people and lauding one community does not mean insulting another,” he had said.

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray accused him of “dividing” Hindus living in Mumbai and Thane. The former Maharashtra chief minister had also demanded an apology from the Governor.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, leader of the rebel Shiv Sena faction, had also said that he disagreed with Koshyari’s remarks.

Shinde said, “We don’t agree with Koshyari’s remarks. It’s his personal view. He has now issued a clarification. He occupies a constitutional post and should take care that his actions do not insult others.

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