Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today sought to close the issue of his demand for the resignation of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor over his cattle class remarks after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dismissed it as a joke. Talking to reporters in New Delhi after a meeting with Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Mr. Gehlot pointed out that he said what he felt and has no prejudice against anyone. Mr. Gehlot also said that no comment is called for after the Prime Minister's comment.Mr. Gehlot's meeting with Sonia Gandhi came a day after the AICC virtually approved his demand and did not rule out action against the Minister following the controversy surrounding the remarks.Mr. Gehlot has been insisting that it was unfortunate and unbecoming on Tharoor's part to make such irresponsible comments and he should tender his resignation.
News On AIR | September 19, 2009 3:37 PM
Gehlot closes issue of demand for Tharoor’s resignation