Varun Gandhi accused of anti-Muslim remarks

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7948462.stm

Gandhi family member is accused

Sanjoy Majumder, Delhi

A grandson of the late Indian PM, Indira Gandhi, has been charged with inciting hatred against Muslims during a recent election campaign rally.

Varun Gandhi is alleged to have made the inflammatory remarks while campaigning as a candidate of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mr Gandhi denies making the remarks and has said that the tape was doctored.

Three out of India's 14 prime ministers belong to the Nehru-Gandhi family, including the first, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Into trouble

Although Varun Gandhi is a descendant of the influential Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, he belongs to a side of the family that has disowned them.

because his had-been model mum lost the clash-of-chop____s with mum-in-law Indira (see below). Looks like Varun has revealed that he--like both his parents--is also a chop.

Now a member of the Hindu nationalist BJP, he is making his political debut in next month's general election.

But an alleged campaign speech made on Sunday has got him into trouble with the country's independent election commission.

During his speech, which was videotaped and aired on television, Mr Gandhi is seen as making offensive remarks against Muslims saying they should be sent to Pakistan.

Criminal charges have been filed against him after the commission reviewed the footage.

The BJP has distanced itself from the remarks and said it will consider action if the charges are proved.

If convicted, Mr Gandhi could be disqualified from contesting and face imprisonment.

Gandhi-Nehru Dynasty

• Jawaharlal Nehru: First Indian prime minister
• Indira Gandhi: Killed by her Sikh bodyguard
• Sanjay Gandhi (Varun's dad): Killed flying his plane (most Indians considered him a lesser chop--but still a chop--than his mum)
• Maneka Gandhi (Varun's mum): Sanjay's chop had-been model widow
• Rajiv Gandhi: Assassinated by suspected Tamil Tiger supporters
• Sonia Gandhi: Opposition leader and Congress Party president

Edited March 17, 2009 by CherryXS

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anti muslim comments in india? no... never happen

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why does india hate muslims?

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and what would gandhi do?

hate muslims, i guess

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gandhi was assassinated because he didnt hate them enough

in many hindu families, open and loud hatred of the mussalman is a badge of honor, a condition of membership

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gandhi was assassinated because he didnt hate them enough

in many hindu families, open and loud hatred of the mussalman is a badge of honor, a condition of membership

Why is that? Do you know if it's the Pakistan issue or just related to Indian Muslims?I remember the Gujarat thing.

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gandhi was assassinated because he didnt hate them enough

in many hindu families, open and loud hatred of the mussalman is a badge of honor, a condition of membership

Why is that? Do you know if it's the Pakistan issue or just related to Indian Muslims?I remember the Gujarat thing.

history. goes way beyond the pakistan thing. dates back to the days of mohammad bin qasim.

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gandhi was assassinated because he didnt hate them enough

in many hindu families, open and loud hatred of the mussalman is a badge of honor, a condition of membership

Why is that? Do you know if it's the Pakistan issue or just related to Indian Muslims?I remember the Gujarat thing.

history. goes way beyond the pakistan thing. dates back to the days of mohammad bin qasim.

OK. I googled him.

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what exactly did he say?

i will tell you if it is anti-muslim or not... B)

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This is Indian politics, so this is possibly true.

Varun claims the tapes are doctored and released by his political opponents.

But this, from the BBC:

During his speech, which was videotaped and aired on television, Mr Gandhi is seen as making offensive remarks against Muslims saying they should be sent to Pakistan.

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Yes, but neither article quotes the tapes directly...

Unless i'm reading fast and missed something...

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This is Indian politics, so this is possibly true.

Varun claims the tapes are doctored and released by his political opponents.

(and with no indication that tape was simulcast...)

But this, from the BBC:

During his speech, which was videotaped and aired on television, Mr Gandhi is seen as making offensive remarks against Muslims saying they should be sent to Pakistan.

Again, no indication of simulcast--and not at all difficult to "selectively edit" tape.

But, IMO--entire Nehru-Gandhi family are bunch of chops, and "albatross" on Congress (despite of four years of proof under Narasimha Rao--who is no relation to them--that they aren't needed for Congress victory, the party still hasn't figured that out).