BJP Criticizes AISA President Over Remarks on Temple Priests

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has accused AISA president Neha Bora of an “anti-Hindu mindset” following her viral comments alleging that sexual assaults by priests occur inside temples. Bhandari linked Bora’s rhetoric to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming she is his “poster girl” and that her remarks mirror his past criticisms of temple environments. The BJP leader further alleged that the Congress party harbors hostility toward Hindus for political gain.

Bihar Minister Santosh Suman and Shiv Sena leader Anand Dubey also condemned Bora’s statements, with Suman labeling her remarks as “insane.” Bora, who cited specific rape cases to argue that women remain unsafe under the Brahmanical social order, has faced significant political backlash from these figures.

Editor's note: The brief accurately summarizes the political controversy and the specific accusations made by the BJP spokesperson.