New Delhi: Narendra Modi has reiterated that he does not support the controversial remarks of colleague Giriraj Singh who said recently that those who were opposed to Modi should leave India and go to Pakistan.
"Nobody can support Giriraj Singh's statement," Modi said, in an interview to ABP News. "I had said in Maninagar in 2002 that my government will be of the people - for those who voted for me, for those who did not vote for me and even for those who did not vote at all," he said.
"Abhayam, abhayam, abhayam (Absence of fear). There! I have said it three times. There is no need to be scared," he added.
Amidst much embarrassment over the remarks made by Giriraj and VHP leader Pravin Togadia, Modi today tweeted expressing his disapproval.
"Petty statements by those claiming to be BJP's well wishers are deviating the campaign from the issues of development and good governance," he said.
Without naming anyone, Modi said, "I disapprove any such irresponsible statement and appeal to those making them to kindly refrain from doing so."
Togadia had reportedly said at a meeting in Gujarat that Muslims should be stopped from buying properties in Hindu-dominated localities.
The Election Commission has sought a report from him.
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