After Calling PM Modi Arrogant, Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik Walks Back On Amit Shah Comment

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik kicked off a storm after saying PM Narendra Modi was "arrogant" when he met him to discuss the farmers protests.

Speaking at a function in Haryana, Malik said, "When I went to meet the PM to discuss the farmer issue, I ended up fighting with him. He was very arrogant. When I told him that 500 of our own had died… he said, 'Did they die for me?' I told him yes, since you are the king. He told me to meet Amit Shah and I did."

Malik also spoke about his meeting with Amit Shah saying, "usne kaha 'Satya Pal, iski akal maar rakhi hai logon ne. Tum befikar raho, milte raho ye kisi na kisi din samajh mein ajaye. (He said ‘Satya Pal, he has been misguided by some people. You don't worry about it, you keep meeting. Things will be understood one day."

However, a day after his comments were reported, Malik said his words were misconstrued. He told the Indian Express, "I publicly appreciated and praised the PM for the step he has taken for the farmers. When he was the Chief Minister (of Gujarat), he was pro-farmer and wanted MSP to be given statutory status. But after becoming the Prime Minister, he was misguided."

"Actually, Amit Shah had asked me why do I keep making statements? But when I told him the government had to find a middle path for the farmers and cannot let them die, he was very understanding. He understood the issue too," Malik added.