Apparently alluding to the protest by CPM and resentment by Congress over his visit to the Sivagiri Mutt, Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday regretted “untouchability” was increasing in politics.
“Political untouchability is increasing in society though this great evil had been eradicated in social life to a great extent by works of spiritual leaders and reformers,” Modi said, inaugurating the golden jubilee of Sree Narayana Dharma Meemamsa Parishad at Sivagiri Mutt at Varkala, 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Though he did not mention any party or leader, Modi apparently had in mind attacks by the Left on the Mutt for inviting him to the function and eyebrows raised by Congress leaders over labour minister Shibu Baby John of its partner RSP(B) meeting him recently.
In an apparent reference to discussions John held with him on skill development for youth, Modi said Gujarat had been recognized as the most advanced state in this area by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
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