Kopargaon (Maharashtra): Gujarat Governor Sundersingh Bhandari on September 18 said he has asked for the videotapes from concerned television channels that aired the speech of Chief Minister Narendra Modi during Gujarat 'gaurav yatra', where he reportedly made comments against minorities.

Talking to reporters at Shirdi, he said though Opposition parties have not lodged complaints against Modi's statement, precaution should be taken by political parties and social organisations to prevent recurrence of violence in the riot-ravaged state.

Godhra massacre has already maligned the image of the country he said and expressed hope that in future Modi does not make controversial comments against minorities.

To a query, he said rehabilitation work of quake-affected people was going on speedily in Gujarat by the state government and social organisations.

Gujarat's health minister Ashok Bhat, who was accompanying the governor, said Modi was one of the most impressive chief ministers of Gujarat and under his leadership Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would retain its power in the state.

PTI