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I Think You Accidentally Gave Respectability To ISIS, Jaitley Tells Azad

I Think You Accidentally Gave Respectability To ISIS, Jaitley Tells Azad
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Indian Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks during a press conference in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Azad derided homosexuality as an unnatural

New Delhi -- The BJP and the Congress sparred in the Rajya Sabha on Monday over remarks of Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad, allegedly comparing Hindutva outfit Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) with terrorist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), even though the Congress leader issued a clarification to his furious opponents.

Azad said that his remarks were taken out of context and lost in translation.

"This is the CD of my speech. If anything wrong is found in it, you can move a privilege motion. I request the BJP parliamentarians to go into a room to listen to this CD," said Azad, before reading out the part of his speech about the RSS that stoked a political controversy.

This is the CD of my speech. If anything wrong is found in it, you can move a privilege motion.

"For the BJP, everyone except the BJP and the RSS are terrorists. The intolerance you show outside, you are showing inside Parliament as well," he added.

Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley rubbished Azad's clarification, saying the Congress leader must introspect and admit what he said.

"I think you (Azad) accidently gave respectability to ISIS in your speech which you should have avoided. You must understand what ISIS is and what it is capable off," he said in the Rajya Sabha.

Azad had on Saturday kicked a row after he allegedly sought to draw a parallel between the RSS and ISIS, evoking sharp responses from the Hindutva outfit and the BJP, which demanded an apology from him.

I think you (Azad) accidentally gave respectability to ISIS in your speech which you should have avoided.

"So, we oppose organisations like ISIS, the way we oppose RSS. If those among us in Islam too do wrong things, they are no way less than RSS," he said in the Rajya Sabha at an event organised by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind.

While the ruling party and its ministers wanted Azad to withdraw his controversial remarks and apologise, the Congress leader denied drawing any parallel between the two and said he was submitting a CD of his speech to the government and is willing to face privilege motion if anything wrong was found.

After Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi slipped in a reference to the alleged remarks by Azad while giving government's response to concern by members over remarks by RSS leaders' on continuation of reservation, Azad read out the verbatim speech he made at an event organised by Jamait Ulama-i-Hind last week.

He said he had in the speech stated there was no fight between Hindus and Muslims in India but a fight on ideology.

Ruing why Muslims were joining a terrorist organisation like ISIS that is destroying Islamic traditions, Azad said he had stated that "we oppose to organisations like ISIS like we oppose RSS."

Also, "if someone in Islam does wrong, they are no less than RSS," he said. "Where is the comparison," he asked. "If I had said ISIS and RSS are same" there would have been a comparison.

He said he had stated that Hindu, Muslim and Sikh fundamentalists have to be fought as they are against the country. "We have to fight them all together."

Earlier, when SP and BSP members raised the issue of RSS leaders yesterday talking of reservation being based on economic criteria, Naqvi said Azad's comparison of RSS with ISIS was "great old party's grand new secular formula."

"Atankio ko phool ka guldasta aur rashtrawadion par hamla (bouquets to terrorists and attack on nationalists)," he said and demanded an apology from the Congress party for the comparison. As Azad got up to respond, he was interrupted by treasury benches including ministers.

"Please behave like educated persons," he said to them asking them not to bring inside the House the "intolerance they show to criticism outside".

"Everyone who is not RSS or BJP is a terrorist to them," he said displaying a CD that he said contained his speech.

He said he has submitted the CD to the Leader of the House and was laying it on the table so that it can be shown to the BJP members and ministers.

"Please bring privilege motion seeking my removal" if after watching the whole CD, anything objectionable is found in it, he said.

Azad, reading his earlier speech, said he had spoken of Hindus, judges and journalists who were fighting for secularism. All forms of fundamentalism must be resisted, he said.

"In the fight for secularism, you will find people from all sects and religions but not in fundamentalism," he said.

After the clarification, the House took up other business.

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Manu Chandra: Grape and Goat Cheese Salad(27 of32)
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Keenam Tham: Goat Cheese And Spiced Walnuts Salad(28 of32)
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Dinesh Bherwani: Grilled Apple And Celery Salad(29 of32)
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Excutive Chef at The White Owl, Dinesh Bherwani says this salad is best enjoyed with a cold glass of beer!INGREDIENTSSalad8-10 sliced apple pieces 1g chopped celeryCinnamon powder to sprinkle30g sweet corn25g barley15-20ml balsamic dressing100g Romaine lettuceDressing 1 tsp sugar50 ml balsamic vinegar15-20 ml olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper to tasteMETHODIn a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar till the sugar completely dissolves. When adding the olive oil, be sure to add slowly in a thin stream while still whisking with the other hand. Simply place the bowl in the centre of a dish towel curled into a circle around the base to stabilise it while whisking. Taste and season with salt and pepper accordingly. Sprinkle the cinnamon powder on the sliced apple and grill for a minute or two on both sides. Toss the corn, celery, barley, apple and lettuce with the balsamic dressing, and season with little salt and pepper. Just toss the salad lightly.Serve it immediately. (credit:The White Owl)
Noah Barnes: Roast Baby Aubergine with Goat Cheese Terrine(30 of32)
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Hungry Monkey's chef Noah Barnes mixes up aubergines and pomegranates.INGREDIENTSSalad 80g baby aubergine 40g pomegranate 2 pieces flat bread 80g Rocket lettuce80g Ice berg lettuce Dressing60g curd 5g green chilli paste 15ml olive oil2ml lemon juice 2g lemon zest 2g roast garlic paste Salt and pepper to tasteTerrine60g goat cheese 60g cream 5g basil5g thyme 2g gelatine Salt and pepper to tasteMETHODCut and score the aubergine, generously sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 180ºc until golden brown.DressingIn a bowl whisk together all the ingredients to form an emulsion. Check seasoning and set aside.TerrineIn a saucepan, warm the cream. Once warm remove off the flame and add goat cheese and chopped basil, thyme and stir to form a smooth mixture. To this add the gelatine. Pour the mixture in a mould and allow to set in a cool dry place. Toss the lettuce and roasted aubergine in the prepared dressing in a bowl.Serve with warm flat bread, sprinkled pomegranate and a generous slice of the goat cheese terrine. (credit:Hungry Monkey)
Vivita Relan: Enchanted Forest Salad(31 of32)
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Vivita Relan, co-owner of The Mad Teapot, loves her rocket leaves!INGREDIENTSDressing3 tbsp orange juice3 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp honey1 tbsp olive oilSalt and black pepperSalad1/2 cup boiled French beans 1/2 cup boiled fennel bulbs 1/4 crumbled Feta cheese3/4 cup rocket leaves1/2 cup pearl of orangeMETHODToss it all up! (credit:The Wishing Chair)
Pavan Kumar Chennam: Raw Papaya With Sweet Chilli And Tender Coconut Dressing(32 of32)
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Nothing goes better in summer than papaya, coconut water and sweet chilli according to executive sous chef Pawan Kumar Chennam from JW Marriott, New Delhi. INGREDIENTS125g raw papaya15ml sweet chilli sauce2 red fresh chillies15ml salad oilHandful of coriander springTender coconut water 5 cherry tomatoesSalt to taste METHODPeel the papaya then grate it. Place the grated bits in ice water and refrigerate. In a bowl add the tender coconut water and sweet chilli. Using a whisk, pour oil, and whisk it well. Remove the papaya and drain well, add the dressing to it toss well add the cherry tomatoes. Garnish with mint, coriander and crushed peanuts. Serve chilled. (credit:JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity)
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