Ahmedabad: Embarrassed by hate speeches from the saffron camp, Narendra Modi today disapproved of "petty" statements by those claiming to be BJP's well-wishers saying they are deviating the campaign from the issues of development and good governance.

"I disapprove (of) any such irresponsible statements and appeal to those making them to kindly refrain from doing so," Modi said in a series of tweets as controversial statements by VHP leader Pravin Togadia and Bihar BJP leader Giriraj Singh were denounced by rivals and allies of BJP.