Arvind Kejriwal "Didn't Even Know About Event": Minister Who Quit Amid Row
NDTV
Delhi Minister Rajendra Gautam was targeted by the BJP over a video in which he was seen taking an oath at an October 5 event where thousands converted to Buddhism.
Delhi Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam, who resigned on Sunday after a huge row over his presence at a recent religious conversion event, denied that he was forced out by his boss, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, in an attempt at damage control.
"I was not compelled to resign. I resigned of my own accord," Rajendra Gautam told NDTV in an exclusive interview.
Rajendra Gautam was targeted by the BJP over a video in which he was seen taking an oath at an October 5 event where thousands converted to Buddhism. The minister was heard taking an oath with the words, "I shall have no faith in Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara, nor shall I worship them".
The incident gave the BJP ammo to attack AAP, which claims to be the main challenger to ruling party in Gujarat, where assembly elections are due later this year. The BJP also accused Arvind Kejriwal of being "anti-Hindu".