"From what I know of Narendra Modi personally I cannot even imagine (that he would have supported post-Godhra rioters. The court will itself decide on the PIL or affidavit that this person has filed," Singh told reporters in reply to a question.
IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt has stated in an affidavit to the Supreme Court that he was present in a meeting on February 27, 2002 where Modi said the Muslims should be taught a lesson for the Godhra riots. Modi is alleged to have said that Hindus should be allowed to vent their anger.
(Published 23 April 2011, 13:02 IST)
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