New Delhi, 21/10: Congress on Friday distanced itself from the remarks of senior leader Shivraj Patil that the concept of ‘jihad’ (holy war) in Bhagavad Gita too, saying it is “unacceptable” and the party believes that the text is a key foundational pillar of Indian civilisation.
Party General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh said his senior colleague Patil has reportedly made some comments on Bhagavad Gita that is “unacceptable” and subsequently he has clarified.
“Congress’ stand is clear. Bhagavad Gita is a key foundational pillar of Indian civilisation,” he tweeted with an excerpt from Jawaharlal Nehru’s Discovery of India where the country’s first Prime Minister expressed his views on Bhagavad Gita.
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