Bihar: BJP demands FIR against state education minister for his controversial comments on Ramcharitmanas
1 year, 11 months ago

Bihar: BJP demands FIR against state education minister for his controversial comments on Ramcharitmanas

India TV News  

Ramcharitmanas row: Bihar education minister Chandrashekhar Yadav has become a cynosure of criticism for his controversial statement wherein he said three books, including Ramcharitmanas, spread hatred in the society. Apart from Sinha, Ayodhya seer Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya and famous poet Kumar Vishwas also chastised the Bihar minister for his controversial statement. CM Nitish Kumar refuses to comment Meanwhile, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar refused to comment on the matter, saying, "I don't know anything about it." Bihar Education Minister's remarks on Ramcharitmanas Earlier on Wednesday, January 11, Yadav made the statement claiming that Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas and MS Golwarkar's Bunch of Thoughts spread hatred in the society.

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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FIR against Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya for his 'Ramcharitmanas' remark
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India TV News  

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India Today  

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ABP News  

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ABP News  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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