New Delhi. The saint community is deeply hurt and angry by the comment made by the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha about Hindus. The saints called it a hateful thinking towards Hindus. Many saints condemned the comment and said that Rahul should apologize for it. According to news agency PTI, Rahul said in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the leaders of the BJP are not Hindus, because they are engaged in spreading violence and hatred 24 hours a day.

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's remarks, Swami Avdheshanand Giri said in a video message that I condemn him for his repeated remarks. He alleged that Rahul Gandhi has defamed and insulted the entire Hindu society. Swami Balayogi Arun Puri said in his video message that Rahul Gandhi's remarks are extremely shameful and condemnable. Hindus have never been violent.

This statement of Rahul is unfortunate

Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad President Srimahant Ravindrapur said that as soon as the elections were over, Rahul and Congress exposed their true face. Sripanchdashnam Juna Akhada's Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri called it a well thought out agenda. Niranjan Peethadheeshwar Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri said that Rahul's pretense of being a Hindu during various elections has been exposed by this statement.

Mahamandleshwar Swami Rupendra Prakash said that what does Rahul want to prove by spewing hatred towards Hindus to please a few votes and a particular community. This comment reflects his pettiness and narrow thinking. This statement of Rahul is unfortunate.

Rahul's views have always been anti-Hindu

Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, national general secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, condemned the statement and said that Rahul Gandhi's views have always been anti-Hindu. We do not expect a political party which has always remained silent on the killing of Hindus in Jammu and Kashmir in the 90s of the last century, rape of mothers and sisters, atrocities on Hindus in Bengal and killing of Hindus in Kerala to talk about Hindu interests. They have the courage to call Hindus terrorists and extremists because Hindu society remains calm, but when the time comes, they will definitely give you an answer.

The soul of Mother India was bled

Yogi Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Rahul Gandhi has hurt the soul of Mother India with his reprehensible statement. For this, he should apologize to crores of Hindus spread across the world. Talking to the media at his official residence on Monday, he said that Hindu is not a caste or sect indicating word. Apart from religion and sect, it is the basic soul of India.

It is unfortunate to associate Hindutva with violence

RSS Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar said, "It is unfortunate that people in important positions are linking Hindutva with violence. Whether it is (Swami) Vivekananda's Hindutva or (Mahatma) Gandhi's, it is a symbol of harmony and brotherhood."

Congress is still far behind in terms of seats

VHP Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Alok Kumar also condemned Rahul Gandhi's remarks and said if the Congress leader thinks his party will get votes by sidelining or insulting Hindus, he should remember that it is still far behind in terms of seats won in the Lok Sabha. In a video message, he said, "He (Rahul Gandhi) should remember that out of 542 seats (in the recently concluded elections), the Congress could win only 99 seats and it is still far behind its rival."

PM Modi should answer on NEET and Agniveer: Congress

Congress on Monday accused the BJP of distorting Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha and said the ruling party will not be able to sell lies and will have to answer on issues like medical entrance exam NEET and Agniveer. Congress media and publicity department chief Pawan Khera said two-thirds of Hindus had voted against the BJP.

Kheda played a video of Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha in which he accused the BJP of spreading hatred and violence. Kheda said that Prime Minister Modi should understand that he should focus on public issues like NEET and not divert attention.

BJP should shut down its IT cell

The Congress leader said that the BJP should shut down its IT cell as people are not falling for the "misinformation" being spread by it. Kheda said- Shut down the IT cell and save money. You will need it as you will soon have to sit in the opposition. There are not many years or months left.