Panaji:
After the controversy over his alleged remarks that Narendra Modi was his best friend, Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has clarified that he was misquoted as well as quoted out of context.
Earlier, it was reported by a section of media that the Senior Congress leader and Chief Minister of Goa had said on Friday that his Gujarat counterpart and firebrand BJP leader Narendra Modi is his "best friend", a remark which has not gone down well with his colleagues in the Congress party.
However, later the minister said he was misquoted: "I had said that I have good relations with all ministers and they're my friends. I also clarified that I would not be attending Modi's function. Only one statement shared by the media."
"We meet all ministers during conferences. I do not think there is anything wrong with saying that I am friends with all ministers," he added.
Kamat during a press briefing at Goa reportedly said Modi was his "best friend" and added he would visit Gujarat if the state government invites him.
"When I am in Delhi for any conference, I have Sheila Dikshit on one side and Narendra Modi on the other. He is my best friend," Kamat, who was earlier in the BJP, told media persons on Friday.
Kamat's remarks did not go down well with state party leaders who said it is for the party high command to act on the matter.
"You have to ask him (Kamat) why he said so. It is for the party high command to act and seek his clarification," Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Subhash Shirodkar said.
He refused to further comment on the issue.
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With inputs from PTI)