Summary:
New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday targeted the BJP over a purported video clip of Union minister Sanjeev Baliyan making derogatory remarks against Brahmins.
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate alleged that the remarks made in the clip, which has gone viral, show the anti-Brahmin, anti-Dalit mindset of the BJP.
She also alleged that BJP leaders have made such casteist remarks against Dalits and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the past.
"The Uttar Pradesh government, the central government and the BJP leadership should apologise for the shameful remarks made by the union minister," she said.
There was no immediate comment available from the BJP.
The Congress leader said there should not be any place for religion and caste in Indian politics.