Shivakumar seeks PM's apology for BJP leader's ‘vishkanya’ remark on Sonia Gandhi

DK Shivakumar sought an apology from PM Modi for BJP leader BR Patil Yatnal's "vishkanya" remark against Sonia Gandhi.

Published on: Apr 29, 2023, 08:19:26 IST

ANIPosted by Yamini C S

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Friday sought an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for BJP leader BR Patil Yatnal statement calling former Congress president Sonia Gandhi "vishkanya" (venomous maiden).

DK Shivakumar recalled the days when he was lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail and Sonia Gandhi came to visit him, saying that she is like mother to him. (ANI)

Shivakumar urged BJP president JP Nadda, "If you have respect for women and motherhood, the expel him (BR Patil). I demand an apology from the Honourable PM of the country & Chief Minister of this State & and not from that rogue (BR Patil Yatnal). I request Nadda ji to expel him if you have respect for women and motherhood."

READ | 'Poisonous woman...': Karnataka BJP MLA attacks Sonia Gandhi in 'Modi snake' row

"Even Abdul Kalam requested Sonia Gandhi to become prime minister, he wrote a letter and invited Sonia Gandhi to form a government but she refused to be the PM and made great and honest Manmohan Singh, the PM for 10 years. She is the greatest lady even though she was not born in India," he added.

Recalling his days when he was lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail and Sonia Gandhi came to visit him. Shivakumar said, "She is like mother to me."

READ | Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi hit out at Kharge over ‘poisonous snake’ remark against PM Modi

When asked about actors like Sudeep and Darshan campaigning for BJP Shivakumar claimed, "They are actors who are campaigning for BJP. They have not joined the party. I don't think that this will give a big boost to BJP."

BR Patil Yatnal's "vishkanya" remarks come after Congress president Mallikaarjun Kharje while addressing a campaign rally in Karnataka, linked Modi to a 'poisonous snake'. However, as a row erupted, he later sought to clarify that his remarks were not aimed at the prime minister but at the ruling BJP.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More