Jaipur, Oct. 16 -- Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore on Friday clarified his remarks on Pakistan, which triggered a political row, saying his statement was made in the context of a cricket match and had been edited and distorted to damage his reputation.

Speaking to ANI, Rathore said his remarks were made during a programme organised on the birth anniversary of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, where members of the Muslim community were present.

"Yesterday was the birth anniversary of former President Abdul Kalam. There was an event marking the occasion, where workers of the Muslim community were present. I remarked that patriotism is essential-for instance, if India were to play a cricket match against Pakistan and, unfortunately, ...