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Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Guest Mon Nov 05, 2012 12:38 pm
NEW DELHI/BHOPAL: BJP president Nitin Gadkari landed in a controversy on Monday over drawing a comparison between the IQ level of Swami Vivekananda and fugitive don Dawood Ibhrahim in remarks which drew fire from the Congress.
Attempting to douse the controversy, Gadkari on Monday denied he had said Vivekananda and the underworld don had the same Intelligence Quotient (IQ) level and insisted his views had been presented in a wrong manner by the media.
"I have only said if someone utilises his brain in a good way, he is Vivekananda and if he does not, he is evil. There is no comparison and whatever I have said was presented in a wrong way, which is not right," he told reporters in Delhi.
Gadkari also released a statement in which he said he did not make any such comparison. "What I said was that if one used one's intelligence properly then one could become a saint like Swami Vivekanand. I have been grossly misquoted."
Congress while slamming Gadkari for his remark, said it demonstrated BJP's "level of thinking and mentality" and demanded an apology.
Speaking at an award ceremony in Bhopal yesterday, Gadkari said the IQ level of Vivekananda and Dawood could have been the same, but the spiritual leader had used it for nation building while the underworld don for pursuing crime.
"In psychology, we measure IQ level of people ... But it depends from person to person, in which area they use their intelligence," he said.
"As per psychology if we can compare the IQ level of Swami Vivekananda and that of Dawood Ibrahim, then it could have been the same. But Vivekananda used it in nation building, brotherhood and spiritualism while Dawood used that in excelling in crime world," Gadkari said.
Information and broadcasting minister and Congress leader Manish Tewari said Gadkari's speech is "yet another manifestation of their culture and mentality."
"How can anyone compare one of India's foremost thought leaders with a criminal or with somebody who has clearly dubious and notorious records," he asked.
Tewari said a "mere clarification" would not suffice and the BJP should "apologize" to the people of this country, and specifically to the thinking people and the leaders of future.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, who has been targeting the BJP chief over his business links, took to Twitter to target Gadkari. "In a function in Bhopal Gadkari said 'IQ of Swami Vivekananda and Dawood Ibrahim was same'. Any comment from (Narender) Modi and his fans?" Singh tweeted.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Gadkaris-Vivekananda-IQ-remark-Congress-seeks-apology-Mahesh-Jethmalani-quits-BJP-core-group/articleshow/17104760.cms
Attempting to douse the controversy, Gadkari on Monday denied he had said Vivekananda and the underworld don had the same Intelligence Quotient (IQ) level and insisted his views had been presented in a wrong manner by the media.
"I have only said if someone utilises his brain in a good way, he is Vivekananda and if he does not, he is evil. There is no comparison and whatever I have said was presented in a wrong way, which is not right," he told reporters in Delhi.
Gadkari also released a statement in which he said he did not make any such comparison. "What I said was that if one used one's intelligence properly then one could become a saint like Swami Vivekanand. I have been grossly misquoted."
Congress while slamming Gadkari for his remark, said it demonstrated BJP's "level of thinking and mentality" and demanded an apology.
Speaking at an award ceremony in Bhopal yesterday, Gadkari said the IQ level of Vivekananda and Dawood could have been the same, but the spiritual leader had used it for nation building while the underworld don for pursuing crime.
"In psychology, we measure IQ level of people ... But it depends from person to person, in which area they use their intelligence," he said.
"As per psychology if we can compare the IQ level of Swami Vivekananda and that of Dawood Ibrahim, then it could have been the same. But Vivekananda used it in nation building, brotherhood and spiritualism while Dawood used that in excelling in crime world," Gadkari said.
Information and broadcasting minister and Congress leader Manish Tewari said Gadkari's speech is "yet another manifestation of their culture and mentality."
"How can anyone compare one of India's foremost thought leaders with a criminal or with somebody who has clearly dubious and notorious records," he asked.
Tewari said a "mere clarification" would not suffice and the BJP should "apologize" to the people of this country, and specifically to the thinking people and the leaders of future.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, who has been targeting the BJP chief over his business links, took to Twitter to target Gadkari. "In a function in Bhopal Gadkari said 'IQ of Swami Vivekananda and Dawood Ibrahim was same'. Any comment from (Narender) Modi and his fans?" Singh tweeted.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Gadkaris-Vivekananda-IQ-remark-Congress-seeks-apology-Mahesh-Jethmalani-quits-BJP-core-group/articleshow/17104760.cms
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:30 pm
Nothing wrong when Sonia Gandhi is compared with Indira Gandhi and Even Mahatma Gandhi.
The congress should apologize first.
The congress should apologize first.
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Guest Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:09 pm
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Nothing wrong when Sonia Gandhi is compared with Indira Gandhi and Even Mahatma Gandhi.
The congress should apologize first.
so you agree with Gadkari when he says that the IQ of Darwood Ibrahim is same as the IQ of Swami Vivekananda. Thank you for that information.
Samiyaar, tussi great ho.
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:15 pm
Rashmun wrote:Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Nothing wrong when Sonia Gandhi is compared with Indira Gandhi and Even Mahatma Gandhi.
The congress should apologize first.
so you agree with Gadkari when he says that the IQ of Darwood Ibrahim is same as the IQ of Swami Vivekananda. Thank you for that information.
Samiyaar, tussi great ho.
He did not say they were same... He said "COULD HAVE BEEN the same... So apply YOUR well-known Rashmun method of word interpretation. He NEVER SAID they were same...
Speaking at an award ceremony in Bhopal yesterday, Gadkari said the IQ level of Vivekananda and Dawood could have been the same
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Guest Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:16 pm
he wasn't comparing but contrasting don with swami ji. he said depending on how you use your intelligence, you can either be constructive or destructive.
what exactly is he supposed to apologize for ?
what exactly is he supposed to apologize for ?
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Guest Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:17 pm
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Rashmun wrote:Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Nothing wrong when Sonia Gandhi is compared with Indira Gandhi and Even Mahatma Gandhi.
The congress should apologize first.
so you agree with Gadkari when he says that the IQ of Darwood Ibrahim is same as the IQ of Swami Vivekananda. Thank you for that information.
Samiyaar, tussi great ho.
He did not say they were same... He said "COULD HAVE BEEN the same... So apply YOUR well-known Rashmun method of word interpretation. He NEVER SAID they were same...
Speaking at an award ceremony in Bhopal yesterday, Gadkari said the IQ level of Vivekananda and Dawood could have been the same
in other words, the IQ of a notorious criminal could be the same as the IQ of Swami Vivekananda according to Gadkari and you agree with him. Thank you for that information.
Samiyaar, tussi great ho.
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Guest Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:21 pm
he used 'could be' because he didnt have any stats to back this thing. the point he was trying to make was people with similar IQs can still be so different depending on how they want to use their intelligence.
you're completely overlooking the point and too bz nikaaling baal ki khaal.
you're completely overlooking the point and too bz nikaaling baal ki khaal.
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:28 pm
Rashmun wrote:Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Rashmun wrote:Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Nothing wrong when Sonia Gandhi is compared with Indira Gandhi and Even Mahatma Gandhi.
The congress should apologize first.
so you agree with Gadkari when he says that the IQ of Darwood Ibrahim is same as the IQ of Swami Vivekananda. Thank you for that information.
Samiyaar, tussi great ho.
He did not say they were same... He said "COULD HAVE BEEN the same... So apply YOUR well-known Rashmun method of word interpretation. He NEVER SAID they were same...
Speaking at an award ceremony in Bhopal yesterday, Gadkari said the IQ level of Vivekananda and Dawood could have been the same
in other words, the IQ of a notorious criminal could be the same as the IQ of Swami Vivekananda according to Gadkari and you agree with him. Thank you for that information.
Samiyaar, tussi great ho.
Sorry... you obfuscating - but that is your expertise. He DID not say...and that is what you claimed.
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Guest Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:34 pm
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Rashmun wrote:Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Rashmun wrote:Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Nothing wrong when Sonia Gandhi is compared with Indira Gandhi and Even Mahatma Gandhi.
The congress should apologize first.
so you agree with Gadkari when he says that the IQ of Darwood Ibrahim is same as the IQ of Swami Vivekananda. Thank you for that information.
Samiyaar, tussi great ho.
He did not say they were same... He said "COULD HAVE BEEN the same... So apply YOUR well-known Rashmun method of word interpretation. He NEVER SAID they were same...
Speaking at an award ceremony in Bhopal yesterday, Gadkari said the IQ level of Vivekananda and Dawood could have been the same
in other words, the IQ of a notorious criminal could be the same as the IQ of Swami Vivekananda according to Gadkari and you agree with him. Thank you for that information.
Samiyaar, tussi great ho.
Sorry... you obfuscating - but that is your expertise. He DID not say...and that is what you claimed.
Rashmunullah - the Tush ho
Samiyaar good to see you using the esoteric ulat-phulat language again.
Samiyaar, tussi great ho.
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by rawemotions Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:59 pm
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:Nothing wrong when Sonia Gandhi is compared with Indira Gandhi and Even Mahatma Gandhi.
The congress should apologize first.
Well said! Given the fact that she has not given one single extempore interview until now, that can be used to test her knowledge of history, her vision etc.., (beyond just winning next elections), these comparisons do not make sense at all.
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Re: Congress seeks apology for Gadkari's Vivekananda remark
by Guest Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:43 pm
Lalu demands Gadkari's IQ test
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Tuesday sought to know whether Nitin Gadkari's IQ matched that of Swami Vivekananda or Dawood Ibrahim in a dig at the BJP president's remarks which has put him under attack.
"The IQ of Gadkari must be tested for his temerity to make a comparison between Vivekanand and the fugitive don. It must be ascertained with whom Gadkari's IQ matches," Prasad told reporters in Patna.
The RJD supremo also asked the saffron party to explain what merit it found in Gadkari to make him its national president.
"What merits Gadkari has showcased that elevated him to the post of the BJP president?" Prasad asked.
He said the BJP should bear with him now and the consequences of his statements as the party has made him the national president.
Asked about Gadkari's fate, Prasad said, it was for the BJP leadership to decide.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Patna/Lalu-demands-Gadkari-s-IQ-test/Article1-955715.aspx
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Tuesday sought to know whether Nitin Gadkari's IQ matched that of Swami Vivekananda or Dawood Ibrahim in a dig at the BJP president's remarks which has put him under attack.
"The IQ of Gadkari must be tested for his temerity to make a comparison between Vivekanand and the fugitive don. It must be ascertained with whom Gadkari's IQ matches," Prasad told reporters in Patna.
The RJD supremo also asked the saffron party to explain what merit it found in Gadkari to make him its national president.
"What merits Gadkari has showcased that elevated him to the post of the BJP president?" Prasad asked.
He said the BJP should bear with him now and the consequences of his statements as the party has made him the national president.
Asked about Gadkari's fate, Prasad said, it was for the BJP leadership to decide.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Patna/Lalu-demands-Gadkari-s-IQ-test/Article1-955715.aspx
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