Posted 9/11/2023, 8:18:08 AM

Rahul Gandhi Sparks Row, Calls BJP Fake Hindus Who Misuse Religion for Politics

Rahul Gandhi said BJP has nothing to do with Hinduism at an event in Paris
He claimed to have read Hindu texts like Gita and Upanishads which don't support BJP ideology
Accused BJP of seeking power at any cost and suppressing opposition
Called them "fake Hindus" who use religion for political benefit
His comments sparked backlash from BJP leaders like Tejasvi Surya
Comes amid row over Tamil Nadu minister's "Sanatan Dharm" remark condemned by BJP
Gandhi has not directly responded to the "Sanatan Dharm" controversy

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