What Varun did not say

New Delhi: What was said in bonhomie became a hot political controversy. When he realised the gravity of the situation, he made amends to his statements. Varun Gandhi only appreciated his cousin Rahul Gandhi’s good works when he said, “We require small scale industries, like the ones Rahul Gandhi has set up in Amethi. Soon BJP bigwigs were red-faced, and statement after statement followed.     

Earlier, reacting to Varun’s statement, Rahul said he was happy about his work being appreciated. “I am very happy that others are appreciating the work that we are doing here. We have worked in Amethi with a certain strategy in mind,” Rahul said

However, Varun clarified that his comment should not be seen as an endorsement of any party or candidate.