Srinagar, Aug 6, KDC: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday distanced itself from the defamatory slogans allegedly raised by some individuals during a rally at Housing Colony in Anantnag, saying such remarks neither reflect the party’s ideology nor its official stand.
In a statement issued on the directions of BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul, party spokesperson Altaf Thakur said the BJP has always upheld the dignity and honour of women and remains committed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women empowerment.
“Our party has always upheld the dignity and honour of women. The BJP has been at the forefront of empowering women, and the historic decision to provide 33 per cent reservation for women reflects that commitment,” Thakur said.
He said the objectionable slogans allegedly raised by some participants during the rally should not be attributed to the BJP as an organisation.
“Some individuals may have raised slogans based on their personal thinking or emotions, but those slogans do not represent the BJP’s official stand or the views of the leaders who led the rally. The party does not endorse any defamatory or derogatory remarks against anyone,” he said.
Thakur said the BJP believes in maintaining political decorum and issue-based politics, adding that the party’s policies and public conduct are guided by the principles of respect, democracy and constitutional values.
He also reiterated the party’s commitment to strengthening the participation of women in public life.
“The BJP remains committed to supporting initiatives that ensure the social, political and economic empowerment of women, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision,” he said.
The statement was issued after objectionable slogans were reportedly raised by some individuals during a BJP rally in Anantnag Housing Colony. The party clarified that such remarks were made in an individual capacity and should not be construed as reflecting the BJP’s official position. (KDC)
