Arjun rejects Sangh demand for apology

HRD Minister Arjun Singh today rejected the RSS demand for an apology for suggesting the organisation8217;s involvement in Mahatma Gandhi8217;s assassination and dismissed reports that he was 8216;8216;posturing8217;8217; for the prime minister8217;s post.

8216;8216;As a Congress worker it has been an article of faith for me to fight against all communal forces which I have been doing for the last 45 years. The question of my submitting a written apology to the RSS, therefore, simply does not arise. I am prepared for any sacrifice that I may be called upon to make and will treat it as a great honour for myself,8217;8217; Singh said in a written statement circulated at a press conference here.

Commenting on the legal notice served on him by the RSS Delhi unit on his statement, Singh said: 8216;8216;This matter will be dealt with by my legal adviser in the appropriate manner and forum.8217;8217;