Pragya Thakur's remarks not only drew severe backlash from the opposition, but were also publicly censured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "These kinds of statements made about Gandhiji are condemnable and cannot be allowed in civilised society. She may have apologised, but I shall never forgive her," the PM had said.
Izinkulumo zikaPragya Thakur azigcinanga nje ngokumbangela ukuhlaselwa okukhulu amaqembu aphikisayo, kodwa futhi uNdunankulu uNarendra Modi uzisole obala. "Izinkulumo ezinje ezishiwo ngoGandhiji zimbi kakhulu futhi azinakuvunyelwa emphakathini ophucukile. Yebo yena uxolisile, kodwa angisoze ngamxolela," kusho uNdunankulu.