Congress leader Ashok Gehlot claimed Indira Gandhi would have banned BJP for communal politics, sparking backlash as BJP accused Congress of anti-Hindu bias and Muslim favoritism.
Gehlot called the current atmosphere in India 'extremely dangerous'
Jun 15, 2026
12:59 pm
What's the storyFormer Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has sparked a political controversy with his recent remarks on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Speaking at an award ceremony in Jaipur, Gehlot said that if former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi were alive today, she would have banned the BJP.
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