Date:09/12/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/12/09/stories/2007120950080100.htm

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Advani objects to Sonia’s remarks

Special Correspondent

JAIPUR: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani on Saturday criticised Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s alleged reference to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as “merchant [s] of death.” The expression was suited for a terrorist who threw bombs and indulged in other subversive activities, he said.

“ Only a terrorist can be called that. But then look how the Congress has been dealing with terrorists,” Mr. Advani said at a public rally held here.

“Take the case of Afzal [Guru]. The High Court and the Supreme Court sentenced him to death but he is still alive. The government did not hang him,” he said.