Rahul Gandhi recites Durood in the Indian parliament

NEW DELHI: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha while reciting a prayer (durood) for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

While invoking blessings on the Prophet, he stated that all great figures have spoken of non-violence, of ending fear, and have said “Do not be afraid.”

In his address, Gandhi further said that BJP leaders are spreading hatred, fear and violence.

He criticized the BJP for claiming to be Hindu while simultaneously propagating hatred.

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Rahul Gandhi’s statement angered the BJP and Prime Minister Modi said that the opposition leader had accused the entire Hindu community of violence. Modi demanded an apology from the opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for the statement.

Rahul Gandhi’s statement angered the BJP, and Prime Minister Modi demanded that the opposition leader apologize for accusing the entire Hindu community of violence. In response, Rahul Gandhi said that Narendra Modi and the RSS do not represent the whole of Hindu society.

He further stated that the BJP is constantly spreading fear and promoting violence and hatred.

As the opposition leader’s remarks triggered an uproar from the treasury benches, it further led to the chair striking it off record.