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Home / News / India News / Ex-Navy chief to approach EC over Yogi's 'upsetting' #ModijiKiSena comment
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Ex-Navy chief to approach EC over Yogi's 'upsetting' #ModijiKiSena comment

Ex-Navy chief to approach EC over Yogi's 'upsetting' #ModijiKiSena comment
Written by Ramya Patelkhana
Apr 02, 2019, 03:15 pm 3 min read
Ex-Navy chief to approach EC over Yogi's 'upsetting' #ModijiKiSena comment

Former Navy Chief Admiral L Ramdas has said that he would move the Election Commission against the Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for terming the Indian Army as 'Modiji ki Sena' (Modi's army). The Indian Armed Forces don't belong to any one individual, said Ramdas. He said Yogi has upset many veterans and personnel in service with his remark. Here's more.

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I am going to approach the Election Commission, says Ramdas

"The armed forces do not belong to any one individual, they serve the country. Till the polls get over, the Chief Election Commissioner is the boss," Ramdas said. "I am going to approach the Election Commission in this regard." added the Former Navy Chief Admiral. CM Adityanath made the comment on the armed forces at a BJP election campaign in Ghaziabad on 31 March.

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EC takes cognizance of CM Adityanath's remarks

The Election Commission, meanwhile, has taken cognizance of UP CM Yogi Adityanath's remarks on the Indian Army. The District Magistrate of Ghaziabad, where the Chief Minister had made the comments, has been reportedly asked to furnish a report in this matter. The report would be submitted to the office of Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer.

Apology demanded
Adityanath must apologize, says Congress Spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi

Meanwhile, opposition parties have slammed CM Adityanath and the BJP for politicizing the armed forces and also demanded an apology. Congress Spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "Now the Indian Army has been renamed as 'Modiji's sena' by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This is an insult to our armed forces. They are India's armed forces, not the private army of 'Prachaar Mantri.' Adityanath must apologize."

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This is an insult to our armed forces: Priyanka

Ab Indian Army ka naamkaran karke Modi ki Sena rakh diya CM Adityanath ne. This is an insult to our armed forces. They are India’s Armed Forces not the private army of Prachaar Mantri. Adityanath must apologise. https://t.co/IDF8U6DSjR

— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) April 1, 2019
Adityanath attacked
Mamata Banerjee, Ashok Gehlot hit out at Yogi Adityanath

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also hit out at Yogi Adityanath saying, "It is shocking to hear the UP CM saying that the Indian Army is the 'Modi Sena'." Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also condemned the politicization of the armed forces by Adityanath, saying the forces belong to everyone and are not 'Modiji ki sena'.

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Proud of our Army; they belong to all: Mamata Banerjee

"We are proud of our Army. They belong to all. They are a great asset of our nation, and not a cassette of the BJP. People of this country must stand up and reject this statement," Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

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A great asset of our nation: WB CM Banerjee

We are proud of our Army. They belong to all. They are a great asset of our nation, and not a cassette of the BJP. People of this country must stand up and reject this statement. 2/2

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 1, 2019
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BJP should respect our Armed Forces: Ashok Gehlot

The nation is proud of its Armed Forces. They belong to all of us and are not “Modi ji ki sena”. BJP should respect our Armed Forces and stop politicising their valour and sacrifices.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) April 1, 2019
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Ramya Patelkhana is a senior editor at NewsBytes. She has nearly seven years of experience in digital journalism and has previously worked with India News and Authint Media. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, and an advanced diploma in Media Studies from IPW, New Delhi.
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