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 , and that he would offer penance in the name of Lord Jagannath as an apology.
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'.
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a massive roadshow in Puri to boost BJP's prospects in the elections in Odisha. The roadshow was accompanied by Puri Lok Sabha candidate Sambit Patra, assembly nominee Jayanta Sarangi, and BJP state president Manmohan Samal. Modi offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple and expressed gratitude for the support received during the roadshow.