Top WTF statements by politicians on Mumbai terror attack:
“If it had not been (Major) Sandeep’s house, not even a dog would have glanced that way.” - Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, on being turned away from the Bangalore home of Sandeep.
“Aisa nahi hai. Itne bade shahar mein chhota hadsa ho jata hai. To total failure nahi hai. (It is not like that. In big cities like this, small incidents do happen. It’s is not a total failure.)” - R R Patil, Then Maharashtra Home Minister, on gravity of Mumbai attacks.
why should I resign after the Mumbai attack? - R R Patil, Then Maharashtra Home Minister, on taking moral responsibility of Mumbai attacks.
“I have submitted my resignation letter to Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh. I have gone by my conscience and decided to take this step,” - R R Patil, Then Maharashtra Home Minister, after being forced to step down by NCP.
“It was decided on the spur of the moment. It wasn’t pre-planned. Taj security chief Kapadiya called and asked me to visit the hotel. The two (Riteish and Varma) were around so I took them along. What’s the big deal? Why the fuss?” - Vilasrao Deshmukh, Then Maharashtra Chief Minister, on taking RGV and his actor son for Taj inspection.
“I have offered to resign. If the responsibility of the attacks is on the chief minister, then I will go.” - Vilasrao Deshmukh, Then Maharashtra Chief Minister, on taking moral responsibility of attack
“Give us evidence and we will prosecute them“, Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan President.
