‘BJP wants to make India a country of Nathuram Godse’: Tejashwi Yadav slams Centre over BBC ‘survey’
The Hindu
The RJD leader alleged that the Centre wants to send a message that anybody who "speaks against" the government would be dealt with
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Friday took a swipe at the Centre over the survey at the BBC offices and alleged that the BJP is misusing the Central agencies and also attempting to make India a country of Nathuram Godse.
The RJD leader alleged that the Centre wants to send a message that anybody who "speaks against" the government would be dealt with.
"They (BJP) are misusing the Central agencies. They want to give a message that those who speak against them or speak the truth will be dealt with. You all know what happened with BBC. Everyone knows what happened in Gujarat. They want to make the country of Mahatma Gandhi a country of Nathuram Godse. They talk about Hindu Rashtra. But our diversity is our beauty," Mr. Tejashwi said addressing an event.
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