Arvind Kejriwal threatens to jail media if AAP comes to power, later retracts
Nagpur: Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday night lashed out at the media saying, large sections of the media was indulging in "paid" publicity in favour of BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
Kejriwal has been exposed by the media. His remarks betray frustration. The Indian media is neutral, and to use such remarks against the media is unjustified."
Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewary said, such threatening remarks were unfortunate and should be condemned.
"Those who are in politics must have a heart to listen to criticisms in media. I however expect the media not to have a tilt towards any party or individual."
BJP leader Nitin Gadkari said in Nagpur:"Media is one of the four pillars of democracy.
He (Kejriwal) was happy so long as the media was supporting him, and now when he is being criticized and bringing out the truth, he is threatening the media.
No matter what he says, a broom (jhaadu - AAP election symbol) will not last for more than six months, and that too, without the help of a "hand" (Congress symbol)"
Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewary said, such threatening remarks were unfortunate and should be condemned.
"Those who are in politics must have a heart to listen to criticisms in media. I however expect the media not to have a tilt towards any party or individual."
BJP leader Nitin Gadkari said in Nagpur:"Media is one of the four pillars of democracy.
He (Kejriwal) was happy so long as the media was supporting him, and now when he is being criticized and bringing out the truth, he is threatening the media.
No matter what he says, a broom (jhaadu - AAP election symbol) will not last for more than six months, and that too, without the help of a "hand" (Congress symbol)"