Writers returning awards: Arun Jaitley's remarks perverse, shows govt is insensitive, says Congress
Congress on Thursday dismissed as "perverse and cynical" Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's remarks trashing the steady stream of writers returning Sahitya Academy awards as a "manufactured paper rebellion".
Oct 15, 2015, 17:44 PM ISTWriters returning awards is 'manufactured revolt', says Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Jaitley on Wednesday termed the steady stream of writers returning Sahitya Academy awards as a "manufactured paper rebellion" against the government.
Oct 14, 2015, 22:00 PM ISTPanel discussion on writers returning Sahitya Academy awards
Writers have stepped up protest, more and more return Akademi award. Is it a publicity stunt?
Oct 13, 2015, 20:55 PM IST