Remarks by Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar about how the British dealt with icons of Indian freedom struggle on Tuesday touched off a controversy, forcing him to issue a clarification.
These comments gave an impression that, like Bhagat Singh and Rajguru, Nehru and Patel were also hanged by the British. Clarifying his remarks in a series of tweets, Javadekar said, “I am amused with the news. I paid my respect to all the freedom fighters since 1857.
“There was no confusion in the minds of those who listened. I hope this removes all confusion.”
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