The Congress and the NCP on Saturday protested against Baba Ramdev’s comments against Rahul Gandhi, with both parties threatening to ban the yoga guru from entering Maharashtra.
“The daughters of Dalits are not stranded without shelter. Ramdev has insulted the entire Dalit community,” said Nationalist Congress Party executive president Jitendra Awhad.
‘Shocking’ He termed the yoga guru’s statement that Rahul Gandhi visits the homes of Dalits for honeymoon and picnic “shocking”.
“Ramdev must withdraw this statement immediately and express an unconditional apology to the Dalits. Otherwise, we will not allow him to enter Maharashtra,” Mr. Awhad warned.
Seeks arrest The Congress demanded Ramdev’s arrest for his derogatory remark against Rahul Gandhi and Dalits of the country, a state spokesperson said.
“Ramdev’s remarks have hurt and angered the Dalit community across the country. Unless he unconditionally tenders an apology, we shall not allow him to step into Mumbai,” said Mumbai Congress Dalit cell chief Ganesh Kamble.
