Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee President Ganesh Godiyal has criticised a statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that accusing others of being infiltrators was an inappropriate and weak political argument.
Godiyal made the remarks in Dehradun while responding to Shah’s statement. He said the government was currently “on the back foot” and argued that such language did not suit the government.
Godiyal’s response
“Today the government is on the back foot—accusing others of being infiltrators is a very cheap argument. Such words do not befit the government,” Godiyal said.
He also defended the people gathered at the location referenced in his remarks. According to Godiyal, they were “true well-wishers of Indian democracy” who were working to keep democratic institutions strong and alive.
His comments represent the Congress party’s response to Amit Shah’s statement. The remarks were made in Dehradun, giving the exchange a direct political connection with Uttarakhand.
Godiyal did not provide further details in the available statement about the gathering, its organisers or any immediate administrative action. The available report also does not include a response from Shah to Godiyal’s criticism.
Conclusion
Ganesh Godiyal has rejected the use of the “infiltrators” allegation, defended the people gathered in Dehradun and presented them as supporters of Indian democracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who criticised Amit Shah’s statement?
Ganesh Godiyal, the president of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee, criticised it.
Q. Where did Godiyal make the remarks?
He made the remarks in Dehradun.
Q. What did Godiyal say about the government?
He said the government was on the back foot.
Q. How did he describe the argument about infiltrators?
He called it a very cheap argument and said such words did not befit the government.
Q. How did Godiyal describe the people gathered there?
He described them as true well-wishers of Indian democracy who were struggling to keep democracy strong and alive.
