BJP State President Damu Naik addressed the media concerning the recent remarks made by Minister Govind Gaude, stating firmly that Gaude’s comments were unacceptable to the party. Naik confirmed he had personally reviewed Gaude’s statements and emphasized that the issue was taken seriously by the party leadership. He disclosed that the matter had been thoroughly discussed within the BJP’s core committee, and a detailed report would be sent to the central leadership for further action.
Naik denied any claims that the BJP was facing internal or external pressure over the controversy. He also dismissed allegations of deliberate delay or “going slow” on the issue, stressing that the party follows a structured process for handling such matters and would adhere to due procedure.
Crucially, Naik rejected the idea that the controversy was a result of media misinterpretation. He affirmed that the party would not blame the media for covering the issue, highlighting that the core committee had directly reviewed Gaude’s statements. This approach signals BJP’s intent to handle the situation transparently rather than shifting blame.