Ashok Gehlot Criticizes BJP's Religious Politics After Uttarakhand Bypoll Loss

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot lashed out at the BJP, condemning its politics of religious frenzy. His comments came following the BJP's loss in the Uttarakhand bypolls. Gehlot claimed that the public has rejected the BJP's attempts to spread hatred and that true religion will always prevail over adharma.

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday attacked the BJP, asserting that the politics of religious frenzy will not be tolerated in the country.

Gehlot's comments appear to stem from the BJP's recent loss in the Uttarakhand bypolls.

Gehlot stated, ''The BJP has consistently exploited religion for political gain, but misleading the public and promoting hatred in God's name is adharma, not religion.''

He further accused the BJP of igniting religious fervor over the past decade in a calculated manner but noted their defeat in religiously significant cities during recent elections. ''This is a clear public message: the politics of religious frenzy will not be accepted, and true religion will always triumph over adharma,'' he said.

(With inputs from agencies.)