This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 4 June 2015.
His remarks on the slit-eyed Ganesha was made during his address in a seminar on "Design and Make in India (Electronics)", organized by Vivekananda International Foundation.
He stressed on the thrust of the Modi government's 'Make in India' policy and commented that India would have to kick off the Make in India program right from Diwali gifts to our own gods.
He must also realize that any foreign entity that joins the Make in India would be having an eye in making profit – the location of their operation is immaterial. Therefore, expecting China to change their moulds to produce large-eyed Ganeshas instead of the narrow-eyed ones, as at present, overnight would be stretching things a bit too far.
It may be recalled that Parrikar has already made several remarks on different subjects like terrorism and Pakistan, and Somali pirates that have ruffled feathers and have embarrassed the government. He holds an important portfolio and must weigh his words carefully. Moreover, it has been observed that he, at times, turns up at solemn military functions in half-tucked shirts and floaters.
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