Jinnah-like mindset wanting nation to bleed: Puri on Rahul US remarks

The BJP had criticised Gandhi’s remarks.

Puri, who was in Washington DC, on Monday said, “He (Rahul Gandhi) never talked about the Sikhs while being in India. When they were in power, which government produced the monsters… they needed to do some solid introspection in order to find out why this happened. This is a narrative anchored in lies… this thing about Muhammad Ali Jinnah, what he did, that either I want what I want, else I will destroy it, this is that kind of mindset.”

Speaking to news agency ANI, Puri alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s comments showed that there was a “systematic sinister” attempt to divide.

“I have worn a turban 62 years of my life. I’ve worn a kada even longer. I think most children in our families when they’re born, the first occasion, you know, they put a kada around. But, I think the more disturbing trend is, you know, to say that this is a statement which was made out of ignorance. I think that’s wrong,” the minister said.

“ I think there is a more systematic sinister, and I’m using this word carefully, attempt to foment a divisive narrative, to create a sense of insecurity and freedom,” Puri added.