MMS, Advani Make up, Apologize Each Other over Hurtful Remarks


Manish Chand/IANS

New Delhi, Jun 17: On Board Air India One, June 17 (IANS) Putting months of bitterness in the run up to elections behind, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said he and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani had apologised to each other over "hurtful" remarks.

"I was compelled to reply to what Advani said," Manmohan Singh replied when asked whether he had forgiven Advani for calling him a "weak prime minister".

"On May 16 when he (Advani) telephoned me, he told me that he was hurt by some of my statements. He said he was hurt and regretted his statements," Manmohan Singh added.

Having put the bitterness behind them, the prime minister said he looked forward to working with Advani, who is the leader of opposition.

"I apologised to him if I have hurt him. I am looking forward to a close relationship with the leader of opposition."

  

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  • Rudolf , Sahar Mumbai

    Thu, Jun 18 2009

    What a beautiful two personalities and indeed both are best and wise leaders of Great India. I salute both of them with deep respect. Jai Hind Love and respect all religion in all over the world. This is my kind request to all Indians whereever they are today. We have to forgive each other beacuse human being should make mistakes, that is rhe real human nature, But forgiving is a Talent which everone does not have it.

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  • MOHSIN AHAMAD, MOODBIDRI/DUBAI

    Thu, Jun 18 2009

    We should be fortunate that our county is in the safe hands like Dr.Manmohan and his excellent team.Never forger he is the main architect of present Vibrant Booming India.Instead of recognising all his achievements and the progress India has done,our "Beloved" ADVANIJI is critising/pinpointing his decision making abailities.Better late than never Mr.Advani has realised his mistake and shook hands with our PM.

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  • Kedar Bengre, mangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Ashu, you are right .. MMS is puppet of Sonia. AND OUR CM YEDDI IS PUPPET OF REDDYS!!!!!! HAHAH

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  • Mohan H Naik, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jun 18 2009

    George borromeo, very matured comments.Indeed we need to build a strong India.

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  • Gracy Pinto, Bangalore

    Thu, Jun 18 2009

    We Indians should be proud of our beloved PM Dr Manmohan Singh. He is a statesman par excellence who is hailed world over as the highly qualified, mature and a decision maker at the right time. May God grant him good health to lead us for many more years. What a magnanimous gesture to extend the hand of friendship to the leader of the opposition!!! Let our country and countrymen prospour under their able leadership.

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  • shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi

    Thu, Jun 18 2009

    This shows the greatness of MMS and he has taken LKA''s criticism in true professional way. LKA has taken it as too personal. MMS is a leader with qualities of forgiving his critics. No doubt he is inclusive. The so called 2nd generation leaders of BJP must take MMS as their role model. To this advice Mr Modi could not be an exception. Long Live MMS and long live India

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  • Ags,m.lore, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    I agree with Mr.Deepak comments. As a great leader of our country, Mr.LKA need a strong heart to say sorry with Mr.MMS.

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  • B. Unnikrishnan, Kerala

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Is this another political stunt?

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  • JERRY MORAS, Kuppepadavuv, Canada

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    I quote "What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility...that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task." - President Barrack Obama

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  • VIJAY D''SA, PALADKA/KSA DAMMAM

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Dr. Manmohan singh is a king

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  • vikram hegde, bangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    what a good heart our PM has.god give him good health.

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  • Mark Egbert Pereira, Dubai

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Dr. Manmohan Singh deserve to be our Prime Minister for the second term. Great person and broadminded.

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  • Rolphy Almeida, Udupi/Bangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Mr. Advani knew that Dr. Manmohan Singh is a strongest leader and great decision maker India has ever seen, however it was the part of his strategy to mislead the voters. He thought that he can fool the people by calling MMS the weakest prime minister, which boomeranged. Dr. MMS has shown his gentlemanly quality by forgiving LKA, which augmented his personality and diminished LKA’s. We look forward for many great leaders like you DR. MMS.

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  • Richard, Mangalore/Oman

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    What a great leader we have in Dr. Manmohan Singh. Though he is weak Prime Minister as Mr. Advani thinks, has a strong heart to accept apology from him. I don''t think there is any one among the present bunch of politicians to replace him, once he says good bye to politics. Dr. Singh is real King

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  • Richard, Mangalore/Oman

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    What a great leader we have in Dr. Manmohan Singh. Though he is weak Prime Minister as Mr. Advani thinks, has a strong heart to accept apology from him. I don''t think there is any one among the present bunch of politicians to replace him, once he says good bye to politics. Dr. Singh is real King

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  • george borromeo, angelore, mangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Two great leaders from Two opposing National Parties teaching their followers and fans a lesson of forgiveness and broadmindedness. Together they have to build India a Economic and Military Super Power. Can our C.M. Sri Yediurappa and our new opposition Leader Sri Siddaramaiah, build Karnataka a Economically and Culturally Stronger State? That we have to see. If they refrain from Operation Kamala and Hand, And give more priority to Infrastructural developement, agriculture, aqua culture, Floriculture, try to strengthen Basic necessities for the people, then it is possible.

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  • Charles D''Mello, Pangala

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Whatever it is Dr. Singh is King. To realise and to apologise Mr. L. K .Advani had to face BJP downfall !!

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  • riyaz ahmed, bajpe / mangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    When they will apologise to the people of India?

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  • Rita, Belman

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Deepak Shetty, asking forgiveness is very easy, but forgiving those who hurt is something great.

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  • santosh Salian, Mumbai

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Dear ashu, if u are saying MMS is a puppet of Sonia, I am sure u do not know his credentials and there is no need to tell u. Sonia will bring MMS up but groups like communal groupes already disowned LKA.

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  • Pramod Pai, Bangalore,US

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Dear Sujoy,I agree your comments.This time they have lot of over confidence.Manmohan Sing is a good leader,appreciate him.Keep it up Jai Hind.

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  • Sujoy c, S.P rd, Bangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Advaniji,u played like indian team in ICC T2O match this time,anyway best of luck for next time.

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  • Prakas, Kundapur/Saudi Arabia

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Deepak Shetty, you are 100% correct, I fully agree with you, except for your last sentence!!!!. Please read the report (last sentence) once again then, you''ll come to know. If not check with someone.

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  • Jawar D''Souza, M''Lore/Doha

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Good move by Mr.Manmohan Singh,he is really good leader.where is Nagesh sleeping.

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  • Harold D''cunha, Mangalore, India

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Mr. Ashu how dare you are telling our Indian PM is a puppet of Sonia Gandhi. If u are a puppet of someone that doesn’t mean the same applies to others. The way Mr. Manmohan Singh has handled the situation in Russia with Pakistan PM Mr. Asif Ali Zardari is worthy to praised. Entire world community appreciated Indian PM''s bold stand. Do not ever dare to degrade our Country''s PM. Jai Ho. Jai Hind.

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  • santhosh, MANGALORE

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    I am proud to be indian both are great leaders.Congress jai. BJP Jai,Sonyaji JAI JAI JAI.Barth matha ki JAI.

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  • Rajesh Rao, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Advani committed blunder once when he said Jinna was patriotic person again now by apologizing to the puppet.

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  • ambrose, Mnagalore/Bangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Dear Ashu Where is the question of soniya Gandhi Here...

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  • Wilson, India/Dubai

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Deepak Shetty, for me AKA is the just a party politician & where MMS is great leader of all the party politician from whom they can learn something better ...I too salute you SIR.

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  • Sanjay S, Manglore / Manglore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Mr.Ashu (Manglore),If Mr.Singh is puppet of Sonia, then let me remind you Mr.Advani is of RSS, Bajrang dal, VHP etc.

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  • PascaL Dsouza , Neerude/Jubail saudi arabia

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Great MMS. you are the great nationalist who is ready to sacrifice anything for sake of our india .I salute you .The credit also should go to Sonia gandhi for her right choice for the primeministership

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  • S. Ramesh Babu, Bombay/Dubai

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Jai Ho Dr.Manmohan Singhji...after all Singh is King that you proved. Keep it up. Jai Ho Congress...Jai Hind

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  • Deepak Shetty, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    one who called and told sorry is grate , bez u need to have some strong heart to say sorry. and accepecting sorry is not great thing. So I feel AKA is great.

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  • Harold D''cunha, Mangalore, India

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Here this the difference. This is Congress true hospitality and true secular attitude at the Central compared to biased attitude in the State level. MMS we are proud of u.

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  • Ashu, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Don't Forget MMS is Pure Puppet of Soniya Madam.

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  • Richard, Bahrain

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Really Dr. MMS you are the great.. Let all the leaders learn the same..

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  • SAVEEN KUMAR SALIAN, HOSABETTU/DUBAI

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    This is called "INDIA SHINES" really heart touching decission...SINGH IS KING

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  • David Rodrigues, Kayyar/Bangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    YOUR IMAGE DOUBLED MMS !!!

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  • Donald Pereira, Belthangady/Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Dr Manmonan Singh, you are not only strong in performance, but also you proved how strong and broadminded u are..... You deserve to be the Prime Minister of India.

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  • Reyan, Farwania

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    Mr Zardari must be worried to see the growing relationship and friendship betweet two Great Leaders!!jai Hind!!

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  • george, mangalore

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    What a Great person Mr. MMS. I dont think there is no leader like MMS in the whole BJP. Jai HO MMS / Jai HO CONGRESS.

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  • Savio D''souza, Kolalgiri / Kolalgiri

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    DR.Manmohan Singh is King, you are our real hero. Jesus Christ said,"Love your enemy as you love yourself". I salute you SIR.

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  • Lavin Noronha, Paladka/Bahrain

    Wed, Jun 17 2009

    What a gentle man Dr. Manmohan singh.

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