Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra, who was in the soup for his 'controversial' remarks relating to Lord Jagannath, cleared the air around his statement, saying that he was apologetic for his 'slip of the tongue'.
India News: BJP's candidate from Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sambit Patra apologizes for calling Jagannath a 'bhakt of Modi' during a campaign trip. Opposition de
During an interaction with media after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Odisha's Puri yesterday, Sambit Patra suggested that Lord Jagannath, the revered deity of the ancient town, is a devotee of PM Modi.
In response to the backlash, Patra addressed Chief Minister Patnaik, saying, “Sir, let’s not make an issue out of a nonexistent issue. We all have ‘slip of the tongue’ sometimes. Thanks and Pranam!” - Newsx