Row erupts over AAP minister's presence at 'religious conversion' event; BJP asks Kejriwal to sack him

Row erupts over AAP minister's presence at 'religious conversion' event; BJP asks Kejriwal to sack him

A political row erupted on Friday after a purported video of AAP minister Rajendra Pal Gautam at a “religious conversion” event went viral in which hundreds can be heard taking an oath denouncing Hindu deities, with the BJP launching an attack on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and asking

Row erupts over AAP minister's presence at 'religious conversion' event; BJP asks Kejriwal to sack him

At a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused the AAP of hurting the sentiments of Hindus and alleged that "Gautam's comments highlight the hate" the party has for the community".

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Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP ) minister and MLA Rajendra Pal Gautam has stoked a massive controversy for taking part in a programme in Delhi in which around 10,000 Hindus embraced Buddhism on October 5, 2022. 📰 Video: AAP Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam Attends Mass Conversion Rally Where People Take Oath to Boycott Hindu Gods, BJP Furious.

'Won't worship Hindu gods': AAP minister attends mass conversion event in Delhi, BJP hits back

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister, Rajendra Pal Gautam, recently attended a mass conversion gathering where people took a pledge to “not worship Hindu gods and goddesses.”

'Don't pray to Hindu Gods' oath taken at religious conversion event in AAP minister's presence in Delhi

AAP minister Rajendra Pal Gautam denied the allegations of hurting Hindu sentiments and said he respects each and every religion. The minister added that there is no harm in embracing Buddhism.

'Don't worship Hindu Gods': Hindus asked to pledge at religious conversion event in AAP's Rajendra Pal Gautam presence, BJP seeks action

The BJP has called the AAP a 'Hindu Virodhi Party', or the anti-Hindu Party. The party has asked Arvind Kejriwal to sack Rajendra Pal Gautam within 24 hours