File photo of Congress leader Digvijaya Singh.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh today disapproved of his party colleague Mani Shankar Aiyar's controversial remark on the humble origins of BJP's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi.
Last week, Mr Aiyar had mocked Mr Modi's prime ministerial ambitions and said a place would be identified for him to sell tea at the AICC meeting. Mr Modi has often referred to his humble background as a tea vendor at a railway station at many rallies.
In a country where people from humble backgrounds have risen to occupy top posts like that of the President, it was not right on the part of Mr Aiyar to make such a comment, Mr Digvijaya told reporters at his residence in Bhopal.
"India happens to be a democracy, where every common man can aspire to reach the highest post in the country," Mr Digvijaya said.