Panaji, Goa: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant clarified in the Goa Legislative Assembly that he had not referred to any individuals as “terrorists,” stating that his earlier remarks had been misunderstood and taken out of context.
Addressing the House, the Chief Minister said his comments were intended to stress the need for maintaining order and discipline in the Assembly and that he had only stated that those involved in the incident should be arrested in accordance with the law.
CM Says Remarks Were Misinterpreted
Responding to the controversy surrounding his earlier statement, Pramod Sawant told the Assembly that his words had been misinterpreted.
“I never called them terrorists,” the Chief Minister clarified, adding that his statement had been incorrectly portrayed outside the House.
He maintained that his intention was to emphasise the importance of lawful action against those responsible for any disruption and not to label any individual or group.
Emphasis on Maintaining Order
The Chief Minister explained that his comments were made in the context of preserving decorum and order within the Assembly.
He reiterated that any person found violating the law should face appropriate legal action, but stressed that his statement should not be interpreted as describing the individuals concerned as terrorists.
Sawant urged members to consider the full context of his remarks before drawing conclusions.
Assembly Discussion
The clarification came during proceedings in the Goa Legislative Assembly after opposition members raised objections over the interpretation of the Chief Minister’s earlier comments.
The issue led to discussions in the House, with members seeking clarification on the statement and its intended meaning.
Following the Chief Minister’s explanation, the Assembly resumed its proceedings.
Political Reactions
The clarification is expected to remain part of the ongoing political debate, with both the ruling party and the opposition likely to continue discussing the matter inside and outside the Assembly.
Political observers noted that statements made during legislative proceedings often attract close public attention and can become the subject of differing interpretations.
Key Highlights
- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant clarified that he never called anyone “terrorists.”
- He said his earlier remarks had been misinterpreted.
- Sawant explained that he had only stated that those involved should be arrested according to law.
- The Chief Minister said his comments were made in the context of maintaining order in the Assembly.
- The clarification was made during the Goa Legislative Assembly proceedings.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s clarification seeks to address the controversy surrounding his earlier Assembly remarks by asserting that his comments were misunderstood. Reiterating that his focus was on maintaining order and ensuring lawful action, he maintained that he had never referred to the individuals in question as terrorists. The issue is likely to continue drawing political attention as Assembly discussions progress.
