Posted 12/9/2023, 11:44:51 AM
Lekhi Disowns Hamas Reply, Demands Inquiry Into Breach of Unauthorized Statement Under Her Name
- Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi disowned a Parliament reply issued in her name regarding Hamas, demanding an inquiry into the "breach"
- Lekhi said on Twitter that she had not signed any paper with the question and answer, tagging the PMO and External Affairs Minister
- The MEA later said the reply needed a "technical correction" to reflect another minister as answering the question
- The opposition criticized the government over the issue, relating it to the expulsion of an MP for sharing her login credentials
- Lekhi said the BJP had nothing to do with it and that she had contacted authorities demanding action against those responsible