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Kharge Accuses PTI of Misreporting Remarks After Apology
Kharge Accuses PTI of Misreporting Remarks After Apology
The Story in Brief
Press Trust of India apologised to Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on 5 August for misrepresenting his remarks about a police constable recruitment examination. PTI called the mistake human error, withdrew its earlier post and said it had taken corrective steps. Its Editor (Visual Media), Shazi Zaman, called it an unfortunate misunderstanding.
The controversy followed a 2 August boycott by candidates over alleged delays and irregularities involving question papers and OMR sheets. Kharge had described the walkouts as a small misunderstanding and said candidates who left with OMR sheets could not return. He later accused PTI of causing damage. The Karnataka BJP had sought his resignation.
The Indian Opinion
The episode shows how an inaccurate report can quickly enter a political dispute. PTI’s apology and corrective action matter, while Kharge’s concern about reputational harm is also understandable. However, the available account does not show how widely the report spread or what lasting effect it had. Claims from all sides should therefore be judged cautiously until more evidence is available.
Source: siasat.com
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