Modi apologises to 'Ganga Maa', says EC not concerned about neutrality

May 08, 2014 11:24

Narendra Modi has set the tone for another day of confrontation in Varanasi with early morning tweets that questioned the "neutrality" of the Election Commission and offered "profound apologies to Ganga Maa for not being able to perform Aarti today."

"It is unfortunate that EC is not concerned about the institution's neutrality & that is why our Karyakartas have to embark on a Satyagraha," the BJP's prime ministerial candidate tweeted.

At 11 am, senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley will lead a party protest at the gates of the Banares Hindu University or BHU in Varanasi, from where Modi is contesting his first parliamentary election.

The party is protesting against Modi being denied permission yesterday for prayers at the river Ganga and two other events, including a rally, in the city. -- NDTV

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