Karnataka Ministers Controversial Remarks on Islam Spark Debate

Mumbai, September 1: The controversy surrounding Karnataka’s Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy continues as he declared Islam the superior religion among all faiths. In response, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey criticized Rayareddy’s statements on Monday.

Dubey stated in an interview, “The essence of Sanatan Dharma resonates globally. I believe no other religion on this earth is as inclusive as Hinduism. Our faith promotes the idea of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ which means the world is one family. Our religion is about unity. Great figures like Lord Ram, Lord Krishna, and Gautam Buddha were born on this sacred land, which many fail to comprehend.”

Addressing Asaduddin Owaisi’s comments regarding Babur, he remarked, “Babur was an invader, and we criticize him for that. However, people from Uzbekistan or Tashkent are not aggressors. We live in modern times where global meetings occur. When our Prime Minister meets with presidents and receives respect, linking this to Babur is incorrect. While Babur will always be viewed as an invader, we must also encourage the good work being done by the new generation.”

He further emphasized, “Any Prime Minister of our country, be it Nehru, Indira, Manmohan, or Modi, when they travel abroad, their respect reflects the nation’s honor, and any disrespect is a slight against the country. There is nothing objectionable about this.”

Following the Supreme Court’s remarks on students, he asserted, “Students have the right to ask questions, and it is our responsibility to provide answers from the government. The party in power must be accountable. Recently, during the NEET UG exam in Rajasthan, there was a power outage, causing students distress for hours. This highlights failures and deficiencies in the system. Voices must be raised against such issues. Justice is also emphasizing this. Students cannot be silenced; they will raise questions. Where there is malpractice, students will speak out. The government needs to address these problems, as it came to power promising to do so.”