New Delhi:
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has once again aired his differences with Home Minister P Chidambaram in public.
After Opposition attacked Chidambaram for his 'saffron terror' remarks, Digvijaya Singh has said that the word should not have been used. "I have an objection to associating a colour with terror," he said.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Home Minister said he stands by his earlier comment on the new phenomenon of saffron terror and that there is no patent on the word. (
Read: Chidambaram stands by saffron terror remark)
"The message (behind saffron terror remark) is right wing fundamentalist groups are suspected to be behind some bomb blasts and that message should not be lost in the furore over the phrase," he said.
About a month ago, Digvijaya had criticised Chidambaram on the Naxal issue. Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Digvijaya had said he stands by all the comments he made, and feels no need to retract them.
(Digvijaya to NDTV: No regrets for comments on Chidambaram)In a column in the newspaper
Economic Times, Digvijaya Singh had also accused Chidambaram of being intellectually arrogant and adopting a counterproductive policy.