Outcry in Goa: Gautam Khattar's Remarks Spark Media Fury

Gautam Khattar, a right-wing speaker, criticized Goan journalists following his bail for derogatory comments against St Francis Xavier. His statements sparked backlash from the Goa Union Journalists and Congress media department, who defended local media's integrity and demanded Khattar's apology for undermining democracy.

Gautam Khattar, founder of Sanatan Mahasangh, sparked controversy after being released on bail this Saturday. He criticized Goan journalists accusing them of lacking journalistic ethics.

Khattar was initially arrested for making derogatory remarks against St Francis Xavier, a widely revered figure in Goa. His criticism drew sharp rebuke from Goa Union Journalists president Rajtilak Naik, who slammed Khattar's comments as generalized and irresponsible.

Goa Congress media department's Amarnath Panjikar also condemned Khattar, stating that his comments were baseless insults against a media community known for upholding truth and democracy. Panjikar demanded an apology, asserting that Khattar's attitude undermined democratic institutions.