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Javadekar mocks Digvijay Singh, says even Congress doesn't take him seriously

Javadekar refused to say anything concerning Congress leader Digvijay Singh's comment wherein he said many people donning saffron were involved in rape cases.

Javadekar mocks Digvijay Singh, says even Congress doesn't take him seriously

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Published : Sep 19, 2019, 11:12 PM IST

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Updated : Sep 19, 2019, 11:23 PM IST

New Delhi: Taking a jibe at former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh over his 'saffron-clad rapist' remark, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said that even Congress party doesn't take him seriously.

"Now even Congress party doesn't give much importance to him, then why do we need to react? We have seen his mentality after the Mumbai attacks, and since then he has been making such statements," the Union Minister said interacting with media persons here.

Javadekar mocks Digvijay Singh, says even Congress doesn't take him seriously

Earlier in the day reacting to the comment of its leader, Congress said colour of one's dress or religion does not make him or her a criminal.

Last week, addressing a function in Bhopal the senior Congress leader said that some people wearing saffron robes are involved in rape cases.

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New Delhi: Taking a jibe at former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh over his 'saffron-clad rapist' remark, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said that even Congress party doesn't take him seriously.

"Now even Congress party doesn't give much importance to him, then why do we need to react? We have seen his mentality after the Mumbai attacks, and since then he has been making such statements," the Union Minister said interacting with media persons here.

Javadekar mocks Digvijay Singh, says even Congress doesn't take him seriously

Earlier in the day reacting to the comment of its leader, Congress said colour of one's dress or religion does not make him or her a criminal.

Last week, addressing a function in Bhopal the senior Congress leader said that some people wearing saffron robes are involved in rape cases.

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Intro:New Delhi: Taking a jibe at former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh over his 'saffron-clad rapist' remark, the Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that even Congress party doesn't take him seriously.

Body:While responding to media queries, Prakash Javadekar said, "Now even Congress party doesn't give much importance to him, then why do we need to react? We have seen his mentality after Mumbai attacks, and since then he has been making such statements."

Congress party also reacted over this issue by saying, "Party doesn't believe that the acts of criminals got affected by the type of clothes they wear. Criminals are criminals and they should be seen from that perspective only," said Congress spokesperson Pranav Jha.

Recently, the senior congress leader fell in a controversy after making a statement that people donning saffron clothes are committing rapes.

Conclusion:*On Economy of India*

The Union Minister also claimed that there is no economic crisis in the country. "Government is taking all the measures to make the economy stronger. I want to clear the point that the fundamentals of the economy are strong. There is no crisis. Some reactions from non-banking financial companies are there and we are addressing all those issues," he added.

Over Congress' attack on the government for celebrating "Howdy Modi" despite having an economic slowdown in the country, Javadekar said that Congress never had an opportunity of getting so much of popularity like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that is why they are making such allegations.

Last Updated : Sep 19, 2019, 11:23 PM IST

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