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Former CM Digvijay Singh's Slip at Gandhi Jayanti Sparks Controversy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 06:01 PM
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During a Gandhi Jayanti event, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijay Singh inadvertently referred to fighting the forces that killed Nathuram Godse, before shifting to Gandhi's principles.
At a Gandhi Jayanti gathering in Madhya Pradesh, former chief minister Digvijay Singh was speaking on non‑violence and Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy. While addressing the crowd, he slipped and mentioned the need to confront the forces responsible for Nathuram Godse’s assassination. The remark was quickly followed by a shift to Gandhi’s ideals of peaceful resistance.
The incident was noted by journalists covering the event, who reported that Singh’s comment was unintended and that he moved on to discuss the principles of non‑violence. No official statement from Singh’s office has been released yet.
Observers noted that the slip drew attention to the historical context of Gandhi’s death and the political sensitivities surrounding it. The event, which celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, attracted a large audience of party workers and citizens.
The incident has sparked discussions on the importance of careful rhetoric by public figures, especially when referencing sensitive historical events. Social media users have shared the moment, prompting debate over the appropriateness of the remark.
No further actions or clarifications have been announced as of now.
The incident was noted by journalists covering the event, who reported that Singh’s comment was unintended and that he moved on to discuss the principles of non‑violence. No official statement from Singh’s office has been released yet.
Observers noted that the slip drew attention to the historical context of Gandhi’s death and the political sensitivities surrounding it. The event, which celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, attracted a large audience of party workers and citizens.
The incident has sparked discussions on the importance of careful rhetoric by public figures, especially when referencing sensitive historical events. Social media users have shared the moment, prompting debate over the appropriateness of the remark.
No further actions or clarifications have been announced as of now.