BJP’s K. Surendran takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over Minister Shaji’s claim on Muslim girls following atheist pages
BJP leader K. Surendran has criticized Rahul Gandhi following comments by Kerala Minister K.M. Shaji regarding Muslim girls following atheist social media pages. Surendran questioned whether Gandhi supports the freedom of choice for these women.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding religious identity, women's rights, and the intersection of secularism and community beliefs.
K. Surendran, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national secretary, has taken a dig at Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader and Keralam Local Self-Government Department Minister K.M. Shaji’s comments that Muslim girls account for the largest share of followers on atheist social media pages.
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