Congress Chief Challenges RSS on Leadership Diversity

Maharashtra Congress chief, Harshvardhan Sapkal, criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning when the RSS will appoint a Dalit, Muslim, or woman as its leader. Sapkal condemned Modi's comments on the Congress and accused him of spreading hatred over his 11-year tenure, highlighting the Congress' inclusive history.

In a strong rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal questioned the inclusivity of the RSS's leadership, asking when the organization would appoint a Dalit, Muslim, or woman as its chief.

Sapkal's comments were a response to Modi's challenge to the Congress to elect a Muslim president if their sympathy for the community is genuine. Modi had criticized the Congress on B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary, accusing the party of relegating marginalized communities to the status of 'second-class citizens'.

Sapkal defended the Congress' record, emphasizing its diverse leadership and historic contributions to the nation. He accused Modi of cultivating division during his 11-year leadership and questioned the sincerity of the BJP's concerns for minorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)