Karnataka Minister Calls Islam 'Superior', BJP Says Sanatan Demeaned
· India · NDTV, India Today
Karnataka minister and Congress leader Rayareddy said Islam is "superior" to other religions and expressed his wish to undertake the Haj pilgrimage at least once. The BJP seized on the remarks, accusing the Congress of demeaning Sanatan Dharma. Rayareddy's comments triggered a political row in Karnataka, with the BJP demanding an apology from the Congress. The minister did not retract the statement or explain what he meant by "superior" in the context of comparing religions. The Congress leadership's response to the controversy has not been detailed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The remarks risk deepening the communal faultlines in Karnataka's politics, with BJP using the Congress leader's comments to attack the opposition on religious respect and Sanatan Dharma ahead of ongoing political battles between the two parties.
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