Rajasthan: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot whereas hittingĀ out on the BJP stated aren’t people who do not vote for the saffron social gathering not Hindus, accusing it for linking the voting preference of people with Hinduism.
“You (BJP) come up with one issue or the other to provoke people in the name of religion, caste. All are Hindus. Aren’t we Hindus? Where is it written that the one who votes for the BJP is a Hindu?” Gehlot requested.
“In a democracy, some vote for the BJP, some don’t. Some vote for the Congress, some don’t,” he stated.
“Where did they get this definition that those who do not vote (for the BJP) are not Hindus? It is not in the interest of the country,” Gehlot stated.
Alleging {that a} BJP authorities will cease the schemes run by the present authorities in Rajasthan, Gehlot stated, “I would like to tell the youth, you decide whether you want development, whether you want a vision or (not).”
He additionally instructed the youth that “knowledge is power”. He stated Rajasthan in the present day ranks first within the nation within the IT sector.
The Chief Minister was talking on the inauguration of Haldighati Youth Festival at Nathdwara in Rajsamand district on Thursday.
Gehlot appealed to the youth to determine whether or not they need growth or simply points that provoke people.
(With inputs from PTI)
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