Sheila Dikshit ‘clarifies’ Rahul remark, says he has ‘concern of a mature leader’ | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Sheila Dikshit ‘clarifies’ Rahul remark, says he has ‘concern of a mature leader’

ByIANS, New Delhi
Feb 25, 2017 12:39 PM IST

Congress leader Sheila Dikhsit, in a newspaper interview on Friday said that party vice-president Rahul Gandhi was “still not mature, his age does not allow him to be mature”.

Congress leader Sheila Dikshit has clarified her earlier remark about party vice-president Rahul Gandhi, saying he has “the sensitivity of a mature leader”.

Former Delhi CM and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit(File Photo)
Former Delhi CM and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit(File Photo)

The former Delhi chief minister, Dikhsit, in a newspaper interview on Friday said Gandhi was “still not mature, his age does not allow him to be mature”.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Her comments were quickly lapped up by Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, who ridiculed Gandhi saying “immature Rahul should be kept at home” instead of being sent to Uttar Pradesh.

However, Dikshit on Friday did a u-turn and took to Twitter to clarify her comment with “Don’t twist my words” hashtag.

“Rahul has the sensitivity and concern of a mature leader. His words are those of a young, courageous and restless man,” Dixit said.

Read | To say that Rahul Gandhi needs to mature is disservice to both him and the Congress

Unveiling 'Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on Election 2024, India News, Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On