Archive · 17 Nov 2025
MP Minister Apologizes for Calling Raja Ram Mohan Roy a 'British Agent'
A government minister in India made a comment calling a famous historical figure, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a 'British agent.'
This caused upset, and the minister later apologized.
He explained that the remark was a mistake made while he was talking about historical events involving the British.
The opposition party criticized the minister and his party, saying it was disrespectful to important historical figures and the country's history.
The minister clarified that he personally respects Raja Ram Mohan Roy and regrets his words.
Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar called social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy a 'British agent'.
Parmar later expressed regret for the remark, stating it was made in the flow of speech while discussing British conspiracies.
The minister issued an apology on Sunday and clarified he personally respects Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
State Congress president Jitu Patwari criticized the minister and the BJP, calling the remark an injustice to history.
Patwari stated that calling Roy a 'British agent' hurts the sentiments of millions of Indians.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar and State Congress president Jitu Patwari.
- What
- Minister Inder Singh Parmar called Raja Ram Mohan Roy a 'British agent', later expressing regret and apologizing for the statement, which was criticized by Congress.
- When
- The remark was made on Saturday (not specified), and the apology was issued on Sunday.
- Where
- The remark was made in Agar, Madhya Pradesh. Criticism was voiced by the State Congress president.
- Why
- Parmar stated he was referring to British conspiracies in the flow of his speech. Congress criticized the remark as an insult to history and sentiments.
Congress State President Jitu Patwari
Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar
Characterization of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Congress State President Jitu Patwari
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was one of the greatest social reformers of modern India, and calling him a 'British agent' is a grave injustice to history.
Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar
The comment calling Raja Ram Mohan Roy a 'British agent' was a slip of the tongue made in the flow of speech while discussing British conspiracies.
BJP's Stance
Congress State President Jitu Patwari
The BJP's audacity in publicly insulting and disrespecting democracy and the Constitution has reached a point where even revered social reformers are targeted.
Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar
Parmar expressed personal respect for Raja Ram Mohan Roy and repents the wrong statement.
- Minister's Remark
- Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar called social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy a 'British agent'.
- Context of Remark
- The comment was made during a program organized on Birsa Munda Jayanti in Agar, Madhya Pradesh.
- Minister's Explanation
- Parmar stated the comment was made in the flow of speech while referring to British conspiracies and expressed regret.
- Minister's Apology
- Parmar released a video expressing regret for the statement and asserting personal respect for Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
- Political Criticism
- State Congress president Jitu Patwari criticized the BJP, calling the remark an insult to history and sentiments of millions.
Sources
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