Congress Leaders Salman Khurshid And Ghulam Nabi Azad Spar Over Hindutva-ISIS Comparison

In his newly released book, Khurshid wrote that Sanatan Dharma and classical Hinduism were being pushed aside by a "robust version of Hindutva, by all standards a political version similar to the jihadist Islam of groups like ISIS and Boko Haram of recent years."

Khurshid's party colleague and senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad pointed out that "comparing Hindutva with ISIS and Jihadist Islam is factually wrong and an exaggeration".

Responding to the Congress leader's comments, Khurshid said, "I have not called these guys terrorists. I have just said they are similar in distorting religion."

"Hindutva, as portrayed by its proponents, is distorting religion," Khurshid said.

BJP's Amit Malviya said since Ghulam Nabi Azad is a G-23 leader (group of 23 rebel Congress leaders) and Salman Khurshid in close to the Gandhis, it would be "fair to assume" that Khurshid is echoing the Gandhis.

Two advocates have filed complaints against Khurshid. Union minister Prahlad Joshi said the Congress should take action against Khurshid.