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Karnataka Minister's Religion Remark Sparks Political Row
Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi stated that Islam is a greater religion than others and that everyone should visit mosques. This statement has triggered a strong backlash from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP has demanded an apology from Rayareddi and his resignation, accusing him of having an "anti-Hindu mindset" and engaging in "vote bank politics." The Congress party, to which Rayareddi belongs, is facing criticism over the remark.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 1 C 5 R 3
- Left (1): The News Minute
- Centre (5 votes, 7 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times (HT Media — 1 vote), Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Patrika
- Right (3): Dainik Jagran, India Today, Times Now