Former Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda (L) along with Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut (R). (File Photo | PTI) 
Nation

Darda seeks apology from Mahua Moitra over remark about Jain community

Darda, a former Rajya Sabha member, said in a statement here that the remark was "derogatory and highly objectionable".

PTI

NAGPUR: President of the Sakal Jain Samaj and former MP Vijay Darda on Saturday criticised TMC leader Mahua Moitra for her remark in the Lok Sabha referring to the Jain Community and demanded apology.

The Trinamool Congress MP had referred to the community when she mentioned the ban on the sale of non-veg food on the Ahmedabad streets (which was later revoked) during her speech on February 3.

Darda, a former Rajya Sabha member, said in a statement here that the remark was "derogatory and highly objectionable".

She must "understand the Jain teachings, ideals and practice" and tender an unconditional apology for hurting the community's sentiments, he added.

Jet fuel price crosses Rs 2 lakh/kl; domestic airlines to be shielded

'BJP loot diwas': Congress slams price hike of essential commodities

Opposition MPs stage protest in Parliament complex against FCRA amendment bill

Commercial LPG prices hiked by Rs 195.5 amid West Asia war, no changes in domestic rates

India has begun its long-delayed population census. Here's why it matters

SCROLL FOR NEXT