New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil has said that the concept of jihad is not only in Islam but also in Bhagavad Gita and Christianity.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Minister Patil said that it is believed that Jihad is only in Islam religion. He said this concept comes to the fore when, despite having the right intentions and doing the right thing, there is no understanding or reciprocity, so it seems that one can use force.
Speaking at the launch of the biography of veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai.
He claimed in his commentary in Hindi, "Not only in the Qur'an, in the Mahabharata, also in the part of the Gita, Shri Krishna also speaks of jihad to Arjuna and this is not limited to the Quran and Gita, but in Christianity. , and it's in his books too."
Patil further said that Mohsina Kidwai's book also talks about following one's religion and respecting all religions. He also said that there is a need for peace in the world.
The BJP has targeted the Congress over Patil's remarks, accusing the Congress of doing vote bank politics.
News Source : PTI