Pandya counters his chief146;s query

Gujarat Revenue Minister Haren Pandya has responded to the state BJP chief8217;s demand to know if he deposed before an inquiry panel of retired judges on the Godhra carnage.

Pandya had reportedly told the panel that on February 27 night CM Narendra Modi instructed officials to let justice be done for the Godhra attack.

In the letter, he tells state BJP chief Rajendrasinh Rana: 8216;8216;I request the person Modi, who has sought my explanation through you, to clarify if Haren Pandya was present at the said meeting? And if not, on what basis could we seek his explanation. If that person gives more details, I will give more clarification.8217;8217;