Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur on Monday slammed Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Hindutva, saying that Hindus protect their religion.
Speaking with ANI, Bansal said that Aiyar's comments expose Congress's "anti-Hindu, Pak-sympathiser" stance, asserting that Congress has completely alienated itself from the cultural and religious sentiments of the majority, stating, "Congress has nothing to do with Hindutva."
He said that the BJP is misusing terms; Hindutva linked to specific groups, who are "turncoats and can speak anything" and are "followed by the Khaki shorts and black cap-worn people..."
"Mani Shankar Aiyar is a British agent. He has a colonial mindset. Hindutva is inclusive. Hinduism is a way of life, not a religion. I advice him to read what Swami Vivekananda said and also what RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said on Hinduism and Hindutva. The people from Congress do have a
Participating in the debate on the theme "Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva," Moitra further argued that while a Hindu practitioner in Hinduism can envision love between Hindus and Muslims, a Hindutva adherent would dismiss it, labelling it as "love jihad."
Speaking at the event, Trivedi said that Hindutva represents 'Hindu tattva,' which forms the core essence of Hinduism. He further argued that Hinduism is unique among religions in granting its followers the authority to debate, even on its sacred texts.
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised the concept of Hindutva during a debate titled "Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva", which was hosted by the Calcutta Debating Circle on Sunday.
The Congress party organised a 'Nyay Yatra' (Justice March) on Sunday, protesting the contaminated water issue in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, the consumption of which led to the death of approximately 20 people and left hundreds ill.
Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his remark that India, being a Hindu nation, will always have a Hindu Prime Minister.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, saying there is a "tubelight" in his head and accusing him of not understanding the Constitution
BJP leader Nitish Rane criticised All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi's statement that one day a hijab-clad daughter will become India's Prime Minister, alleging that the Hindu nation will be transformed into an Islamic state if a burqa-clad woman becomes
International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Alok Kumar, on Saturday welcomed the decision to impose a strict ban on non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants within Ayodhya Dham, stating that Ayodhya is becoming the spiritual and religious centre of India.