Shiv Sena supports Ghulam Nabi Azad's controversial remark on demonetisation in Parliament

Shiv Sena on Saturday came out in support of Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is under attack from BJP for his controversial remark on demonetisation during day 2 of Parliament's Winter Session, saying an apology by him for the comments will not change the truth.

BJP has sought an apology from Azad, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, for his remarks but he has rejected the demand.

"Will the truth change if Azad apologises?" asked an editorial in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana'.

Parliament was stalled for the last two days due to ruckus caused by charges and counter charges by the ruling NDA and Opposition over demonetisation. Ghulam Nabi Azad's statement was later expunged from House proceeding records. 

Sena has been unrelenting in its attack on the Centre over demonetisation and had even joined hands with some opposition parties in demonstrations in Delhi over the issue.

Two days back, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and is believed to have conveyed BJP's unhappiness over NDA ally participating in a march against demonestisation even as the Sena stuck to its criticism, saying it could have been implemented in a better way. 

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