BJP's only agenda is to spread hatred: Digvijay

Digvijay defends Khurshid's statement over minority sub-quota

PTI | February 15, 2012



Terming the BJP as a "communal" party, Congress leader Digvijay Singh today alleged that its only agenda is to "spread hatred" and deceive people in the name of Ram temple for political gains.

"BJP is a communal party, which is deceiving people in the name of Ram temple. It's only agenda is to spread hatred in the community for political gains," Singh said while addressing election meetings..

Referring to the expelled BSP minister Babu Singh Kushwaha's association with the BJP, Singh said that this shows the real character of BJP.

Attacking SP and BSP, he said that while SP was a party of a family, BSP chief has become "Daulat ki beti" (Daughter of money) in place of "Dalit ki beti" (Dalit's daughter).

He also alleged that Mayawati was involved in NRHM scam in which Kushwaha is an accused.

Appealing people to vote for Congress, he said that only his party could ensure all round development of the state

Meanwhile, defending Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, Singh said, "There was nothing wrong in talking about reservation for Muslims. Even I speak about eight per cent reservation for the community, will Election Commission also take action against me."

I appeal the Commission to reconsider its decision, as Khurshid has said nor done nothing wrong, said Singh. 


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