Rahul Gandhi Faces Backlash from Hindu Saints Over Remarks

Hindu saints have condemned Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks that the BJP are not Hindus because they engage in violence and hate. Saints demanded an apology, saying Gandhi's comments were insulting and stigmatizing to the Hindu community, and provoked a strong reaction from the treasury benches.

On Monday, Hindu saints condemned Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks suggesting that BJP leaders are 'not Hindus' due to their alleged engagement in violence and hate. Gandhi's comments were part of a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP in the Lok Sabha.

The remarks sparked significant protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing Gandhi of calling the entire Hindu community violent. Swami Avadheshanand Giri, in a video message, condemned Gandhi's remarks, accusing him of stigmatizing and insulting the entire Hindu society. He demanded that Gandhi retract his words and issue a public apology.

Swami Balyogi Arun Puri also denounced the comments as 'disgraceful and condemnable,' stating that Hindus have never been violent and calling for Gandhi to tender an apology.

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