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A day after the BCCI announced that the second edition of the IPL was being shifted to a foreign country because of security issues in India, Chidambaram told a press conference that while he had no comment on that decision, he had read a number of statements which obliquely criticised the Central government. "These statements require an answer. Some unwarranted comments also deserve a rejoinder," he added.
Taking on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who had described the shifting of the IPL out of India as a "national shame", the Home Minister said that most people in India thought that the Gujarat communal riots of 2002 were a national shame.
To another BJP leader Arjun Jaitley's comments that the decision will send a negative message to the world and that the Congress-ruled states have been non-cooperative towards holding of IPL in India, Chidambaram said, "I know that Mr Jaitley has a penchant for exaggeration, but because he also wears the cap of the president of the DDCA he seems to have gone overboard this time."
"Perhaps he has forgotten that several leaders of the NDA had expressed the view that the schedule of the IPL should be postponed until after the elections," Chidambaram said.
On BCCI President Shashank Manohar's claim that the government's attitude forced the organisers to move the IPL out of the country, Chidambaram said, "If he was referring to the central government, the remark is entirely unwarranted. It is contrary to the letter of March 4, 2009, wherein N Srinivasan, Secretary BCCI, said 'we shall not ask for central paramilitary forces to provide security for matches'.
"If Manohar was referring to the State Governments alone, I would like to remind him that State Governments are ultimately responsible for maintaining law and order and providing security and one has to respect the judgment made by the State Governments in this behalf," he said.
"Chief Ministers are not backroom wizards. They have to take frontline responsibility for providing security. The Central Government has to respect their judgment. I may add that every state has expressed its reservations and also made it clear that full security can and will be provided after May 16, 2009," he said.
Chidambaram maintained that India is safe for cricket and the only question was scheduling of the matches.
"I have repeatedly said that cricket – or any other game – when played in India is completely safe and all players will be provided full security. The question is when should the IPL matches be played," Chidambaram said.
With IPL involving huge money, Chidambaram said, "It appears that IPL is more than a game. It is shrewd combination of sport and business. There is no reason to add politics to this combination," he said.
Chidambaram said the Home Ministry had asked the hosts states for their views on the revised schedule but only three states and one Union Territory – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab and Chandigarh – responded.
To a question if he would ask the BCCI to reconsider the decision of shifting IPL outside the country, Chidambaram said, "no suggestion."
He had the same answer when asked if he would suggest holding of the IPL matches after general elections.
In a surprise decision on Sunday, the BCCI which had an emergency working committee meeting, decided to shift the IPL to another country, most probably England or South Africa Chidambaram was scathing in his attack against Modi for calling the shifting of IPL as a "national shame".
"What is a national shame? Most people in India think that the Gujarat communal riots in 2002 were a national shame. That the Supreme Court should have thought it fit to reject the investigations conducted by the Gujarat Police and to constitute an SIT to re-investigate 14 cases is a matter which brought shame to the fair name of Gujarat.
"When the SIT report filed before the Supreme Court is unveiled I have no doubt it will expose the inability of the Gujarat government in preventing the horrific incidents and its ineptitude in bringing to justice the perpetrators of the crimes," he said.
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Consider this Chidu and all secularistsNellie Massacre - 4000 killed - Assam - Congress Rule - Not a national shame ; Bhagalpur Riots - 3000 killed - Bihar - Congress Rule - Not a national shame; Anti-Sikh Riots - 10,000 killed - Delhi - Congress Rule - Rajiv Gandhi says 'When a big tree falls - the earth shakes' - Congress at Centre - Not a national shame; Babri Riots - 3000 killed - Maharshtra - Congress Rule - Not a national Shame; Kashmir - 2000 Hindus killed and the rest forced to flee - Kashmir - Congress/PDP/NC Rule - Not a National Shame ; Godhra - 52 pilgrims returning from Ayodhya burnt alive - Not a National Shame ; Only Gujarat Riots in which 1200 killed out of which 300 Hindus is a National Shame - Jay Ho Congress ! Jai Ho !!!!!
PC is using Godhra reminders continually IN THE MEDIA. This is direct religion based divisive and language based anti-Gujarat hate speech he has been using continually to divide Hindus and Muslims. WHERE IS THE ELECTION COMMISSION NOW? WHERE IS THE INDIAN MEDIA NOW? WHY ARE THEY NOT TARGETING HOME MINISTER PC. IT IS A PITI THAT MUSLIMS ALL OVER THE NATION CAN NOT SEE THIS OLD TRICK OF CONGRESS. HERE IN GODHRA AND GUJARAT, HINDUS AND MUSLIMS BOTH SPEAK GUJARATI, ARE PROUD OF IT AND ARE UNITED AS THE CITIZENS OF GUJARAT AND INDIA. IN GODHRA WE HAVE DECIDED TO EMPHASIZE THE ECONOMIC FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN, PROSPER, PLAY CRICKET AND ENJOY LIFE TOGETHER. AND IF THE HOME MINISTER PC AND CONGRESS DO NOT LIKE GUJARAT SO MUCH, THAN KICK GUJARAT OUT OF UNION OF INDIA AND LET IT BE A COUNTRY ON ITS OWN. THE OLD CONGRESS TRICK OF DIVIDING HINDUS AND MUSLIMS NATIONALLY FOR THE MUSLIM VOTES CONTINUES. WHERE ARE THE POLITICAL PUNDITS OF MEDIA AND EC NOW?
The Parliamentary elections are due. We can postpone Cricket as elections are more important.As far politicians are concernd, they are a tribe within themselves. They fool people and are friends inside and in the back room.
What about the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Pyaarey Chiddu (PC)? Oh yes, the Kaang-rayce had nothing to do with them. Sikhs committed communal harakiri.
Giving ticket to tainted Azhuruddin who lost matches for money is not a national shame ....
I think the government decision not to hold the IPL simultaneously with the parliament elections is a wise one. It is better to be cautious than be vulnerable to any untoward incidents. But, since IPL is not in any way related to any religion, the BJP's comments do not violate the mode code of conduct for candidates and political parties. But, both the Gujarat riots and Babri Masjid demolition are communally sensitive issues and any reference to them is likely to cause more polarization of the electorate on religious lines. I wonder how the EC views the both PM and HM referring to these communally sensitive issues just before the elections.
Well, loooking at the matters in the whole perspective, I would say, the whole of the rubbery Congress is a national shame.
what about delhi riot ?????????,shows dementia among indian politicians
According to PC Gujarat riot is national shame. Quite expected comment from this bloody stupid home minister. This UPA government can't give security to the cricketers during IPL. They can't give security for common indian citizen. But they can give security for Azmal Kasab the terrorist who killed thousands of poeple, by spending 2 crore. They can give security for Afzol Guru, who attacked on Parliament. So this UPA govt is more concern for the security of terrorists. So they don't have enough money/enough force/enough intention for the security of cricketers and common people. So Gujarat riot is not our shame. Our home minister is our National Shame.
Burning of Godhra train in which 57 innocent people were charred to death was a national shame. 64 blasts in one single year was a national shame.Recession under Chiddu as FM was a national shame.Ther have so many national shames under Sonia's rule that one has stopped counting.
Bharat Mata Ki jay..REally...This bloody Congress Rulling Gov Is really...Stu. and worsest gov..All the Tiem 24/7-365 viewing GUJARAT RIOTS...But they don't look at any GOOD Of Gujarat So PC Doesn't look about it.and PC have no any capacity to handle security issues..Just Talking Only...REally...SAME PC..for INDIA..Same ..SAMe..SAme...Jay Hind..Jay ho Bharat Mataki..BJP will Win......We vote for BJP...Brijesh Patel
PC, Everything that your party does is shameful. We know your penchant for arrogance!
1984 sikh riots shame for whom.Rajiv Gandhi when big banyana trees fell,minor incidents do take place shame for whom .Congress loses elections repeatedly in Gujrata shame for whom.IPL shifted out inability to provide security for few cricketers shame for whom.Investments during Chidambram hits the bottom shame for whom.Pm on the chair and consenting authority 10 Jan Path shame for whom.Let us ponder HM
Mr.PC is right the is that a cm of a state of a country like India is denied a visa by USA because they saw these person hd damege the secularism only for the purpose of the cm gaddi he always wants to be in the headlines by giving foolish comments exactly guj riots a shame on nation ms.priyanka advise to mr.varun it also comes to mr.modi pls be secular your a cm of a state it your like a gurdian to the entire people of state.you are doing alot for the state pls do alittle to the minority one day we have to go from these world to the different world pls love for all hate for none you will get a good name INSHALLAH.
Demolition of 100's of Hindu temples by barbaric, evil, muslims was also a national shame. Conversion of Hindus by money and force is also national shame, but we are secular so who cares...
So someone similar to your age tehn called you a dog when you were 10. Are you going to take a revenge on him when you are 50?Were you even born when the temples were destroyed? do you even know the social and economical ituation then? Why do you want to spoil today for what happened very very long time ago. And if you are so interested in revenge, Why dont you file a FIR against those responsible and resolve in a democratic way.Why are you spoiling democrasy and trying to create caos? why? why?
Can we start an opinion poll to rank the shame on our country?1.Union Minister A.R.Antulay trying to hurt mother india and blildy supporting Pakistan and the congress government not taking any action against him due the fear of loosing the muslil votes.2.Congress leaders taking the credit for the success of the film SDM, when the same party is to be actually blamed for ruling the country for so many years and unable to wipe out poverty or the standard of living of the slum dwellers and beggars.3.Ambika Soni fasley claiming that they are trying to take Gandhijis articles from the auction in US and later claiming that they had directed Mr.Mallaya to buy the articles from the acution, both the points which we all know are lies.
Neither Killing of about 3000 Sikhs in Delshi . nor buring of about 60 Hindus in a train inferno does not seem to be an event of National shame according to Chidambaram.
Well said PC.At last we have a good Home Minister who takes sensible decisions in th interest of the people.IPL is not important security of Indians is important.Modi and Jaitley are just sitting to pick issues.
Nellie Massacre - 4000 killed - Assam - Congress Rule - Not a national shame ; Bhagalpur Riots - 3000 killed - Bihar - Congress Rule - Not a national shame; Anti-Sikh Riots - 10,000 killed - Delhi - Congress Rule - Rajiv Gandhi says 'When a big tree falls - the earth shakes' - Congress at Centre - Not a national shame; Babri Riots - 3000 killed - Maharshtra - Congress Rule - Not a national Shame; Kashmir - 2000 Hindus killed and the rest forced to flee - Kashmir - Congress/PDP/NC Rule - Not a National Shame ; Godhra - 52 pilgrims returning from Ayodhya burnt alive - Not a National Shame ; Only Gujarat Riots in which 1200 killed out of which 300 Hindus is a National Shame - Jay Ho Congress ! Jai Ho !!!!!
In all the national shames mentioned incomparison there is one MAJOR difference. No other shame had State Protection
What was shameful about Gujrat riots? Was it that there was huge outrage of mob violence when several innocent Hindus were roasted alive on a train coach? The central or state government machinery is well known for spineless action. Tens of events involving Pakistani groups have shown this. The plane hijack, parliament attack and Mumabai blasts are just a few examples. Why is it that when an outrage is committed against innocent Hindus it is not an issue? Are these Hindus meant to remaon slaves for ever? The maharajs, the moghuls , the sahebs and now secular babus have planted such nauseating rit in the Indian psyche that it is hard to know whether yo are comong or going!
Dear Indian Express Guys ,You seem to be neither Indian nor Express. Thanks a lot for not posting my coments !
Why can't I see the messages that I post? Are you indulging in some kind of partiality? Indians will live to see PC retire and forgotten .
Mr. PC,You are considered to be a level headed guy by most of the Indian electorate. Don't invite their anger by speaking against Modi. I am afraid that you will not be able to win the next election because the mood of people of India has changed during the last few months and you have failed to understand that the majority of India can see your anti Hindu designs. Shame on you ! Wish you a good retired life!
this is the gratest statement from p chidhambaram against gujarat cm narendra modi .modi govt support to kill a special community .really this is the greate "shme" of the indian history
MR CHIDAMBARAM IS SAID TRUTH AND EVERY INDIAN FALL HEAD INFRONT OF THE WORLD PEOPLE WHEN THE RIOT IN GUJARAT WITH CM NARENDRA MODI. PEOPLE MADE BLUNDER MISTAKE WHEN THEY SELECT MODI AS A CM. THIS IS SHAME FOR INDIAN AND INDIA.
Shahul, are muslims the only human beings ? Here we have non muslims who we call secularists who , like you condemn the Gujariots like no other One is yet to see a secular Muslim , all of you without an exception are secularist muslims . What a pity ? What about Anti Sikh riots, what about S6 coach od Sabarmati express ? What about Nandi gram ? Which is a greater national shame ?
This IPL is just for a couple of days just for entertainment.Elections are for 5yrs which decides our future.Which one is important.BCCI/IPL think they can take an entire govt to ransom, just bcz they have a huge fan following and can generate a lot of money.First of all, IPL/BCCI should have known before that there were General Election during that time frame and should have checked the dates before hand with the government. Did Govt of India approve those dates and then back out? No. IPL waited till the last minute to ask for security. A bunch of power hungry morons are running BCCI and IPL who did not take into account that we having general elections at the same time. I agree totally that IPL and General elections happening at the same time is a catastrophe. Why should the govt bow down to BCCI or IPL? If IPL has such ego issues, let it takes it business to England. In which case, it will loose its viewer ship and fail. That will be the right treatment for IPL, to break its ego.