Karnataka Minister Calls 'Islam Greatest'. BJP Demands Resignation, Apology to Hindus
The minister said he wanted to debunk misconceptions about Islam, and the BJP demanded his removal and apology within hours.
- On Sunday, Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy declared Islam "superior to other religions" at a mass marriage ceremony in Kuknoor, Koppal district, sparking immediate controversy.
- Speaking at the event, Rayareddy expressed a desire to visit Mecca but noted he cannot as a non-Muslim, while urging study of religions to debunk misconceptions about Islam.
- Describing Islam as a "highly humanitarian religion," Rayareddy emphasized that its teachings promote humanity and urged people to avoid becoming religious extremists or casteists.
- Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashoka demanded Rayareddy's resignation, claiming the minister portrayed Sanatana Dharma in an "inferior light" and accusing Congress of an "Anti-Hindu" mindset.
- Rayareddy later issued a clarification, stating he had not intended to belittle other religions and only meant to highlight commendable qualities within Islam rather than demean others.
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'All Religions Are Great, No Religion is Bad': Karnataka Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi Defends Remarks on Islam
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Rayareddi had earlier said, "Islam is the scientific and greatest religion in the world. I have a wish to go on Haj pilgrimage at least once." India News | 'All Religions Are Great, No Religion is Bad': Karnataka Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi Defends Remarks on Islam.
Islam is 'greater' than other religions: K'taka minister sparks row
Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi stated that Islam is "greater" than other religions and expressed a desire to visit Mecca, despite being a non-Muslim. These remarks, made at a mass marriage event, drew sharp criticism from BJP leader R Ashoka, who accused the minister of portraying Sanatana Dharma in an inferior light and demanded his apology or removal from the cabinet by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Congress Minister remark Islam ‘Best Religion' sparks row
Koppal : Congress minister Basavaraj Rayareddy has sparked a political and social controversy after describing Islam as the “best religion” and expressing his desire to undertake the Haj pilgrimage. His remarks, made at a mass marriage programme organised by the Muslim community in Kuknoor, have triggered debate over the role of religion in public and political discourse. Addressing the gathering, Rayareddy said he had a desire to visit Mecca fo…
Karnataka Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy's Islam 'superior to other religions' remarks stir row; he clarifies
Speaking at a marriage ceremony in Koppal district, Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy described Islam as "superior to other religions" and said misconceptions regarding it needs to be debunked. However, his remarks stirred a row, with the BJP demanding his resignation.
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