Guwahati, BJP's Assam unit on Tuesday alleged that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has damaged the beliefs and faith of millions of Indians with his comments on Hindu religion in Parliament.
The grand old party defended its leader and claimed that the Saffron Brigade was trying to misquote and defame Gandhi.
BJP state chief spokesperson Manoj Baruah said in a statement: “By attempting to criticize the BJP, Rahul Gandhi had hurt the beliefs and faith of millions of Indians.”
While participating in the discussion on a motion of thanks for the President's speech on Monday, Gandhi attacked the BJP, saying those who call themselves Hindus are involved in "violence and hatred" 24 hours a day. The opposition leader also said that he was referring to the BJP.
Baruah claimed that Congress leaders had also earlier made statements that hurt the sentiments of Indians.
"INDI Alliance leaders have compared the Hindu religion to coronavirus, birds and insects," he said.
“There will be differences of opinion in democracy, and that's the good thing about it. But we condemn Rahul Gandhi for insulting Sanatan culture in order to express his opinion,” Baruah said.
The BJP spokesperson urged Gandhi to make responsible statements in the Lok Sabha in future.
Responding to the ruling party's allegations, state Congress vice-president Bobbeeta Sharma alleged that a section of BJP leaders are trying to misquote Gandhi.
“Rahul Gandhi had said that there is no place for violence in Hinduism and wherever the BJP is in power, hatred and violence prevail. And it is a fact that he has stated,” he said at a press conference.
Alleging that BJP-ruled states are in crisis, Sharma cited the example of Manipur, where ethnic clashes have been going on for over a year.
“They are trying to defame Rahul Gandhi through a social media campaign. We do not want the government to indulge in spreading violence and hatred, it must prioritize harmony, peace and brotherhood,” the Congress leader said.
Gandhi's words have been eliminated from the process, but the world has heard, Sharma added.
The grand old party defended its leader and claimed that the Saffron Brigade was trying to misquote and defame Gandhi.
BJP state chief spokesperson Manoj Baruah said in a statement: “By attempting to criticize the BJP, Rahul Gandhi had hurt the beliefs and faith of millions of Indians.”
While participating in the discussion on a motion of thanks for the President's speech on Monday, Gandhi attacked the BJP, saying those who call themselves Hindus are involved in "violence and hatred" 24 hours a day. The opposition leader also said that he was referring to the BJP.
Baruah claimed that Congress leaders had also earlier made statements that hurt the sentiments of Indians.
"INDI Alliance leaders have compared the Hindu religion to coronavirus, birds and insects," he said.
“There will be differences of opinion in democracy, and that's the good thing about it. But we condemn Rahul Gandhi for insulting Sanatan culture in order to express his opinion,” Baruah said.
The BJP spokesperson urged Gandhi to make responsible statements in the Lok Sabha in future.
Responding to the ruling party's allegations, state Congress vice-president Bobbeeta Sharma alleged that a section of BJP leaders are trying to misquote Gandhi.
“Rahul Gandhi had said that there is no place for violence in Hinduism and wherever the BJP is in power, hatred and violence prevail. And it is a fact that he has stated,” he said at a press conference.
Alleging that BJP-ruled states are in crisis, Sharma cited the example of Manipur, where ethnic clashes have been going on for over a year.
“They are trying to defame Rahul Gandhi through a social media campaign. We do not want the government to indulge in spreading violence and hatred, it must prioritize harmony, peace and brotherhood,” the Congress leader said.
Gandhi's words have been eliminated from the process, but the world has heard, Sharma added.
