Rahul Gandhi Stung: BJP Slams Shama Mohamed’s ‘Maths And Islam’ Jibe in Fresh Controversy

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In a recent interview with ANI, Congress leader Shama Mohamed sparked a heated controversy by claiming that mathematics was introduced to humanity through Islam. This statement has been met with widespread criticism, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) being one of the most vocal critics.

BJP’s IT cell head, Amit Malviya, took to Twitter to criticize Mohamed’s remark, drawing parallels with the infamous absurd statements made by senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Malviya tweeted, “I think she has decided that Rahul Gandhi alone can’t make all the absurd statements in the Congress.” He also implied that there are many individuals within the Congress party who are equally capable of making outlandish claims, but are not receiving the same level of attention.

BJP’s national spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawalla, further amplified Malviya’s remarks, tweeting, “Well, @amitmalviya, there are many in the Congress who can give competition to Rahul Gandhi when it comes to absurd statements, but have you noticed the eerie, eloquent, convenient silence of the ‘secular brigade’ of the Congress ecosystem when rabid radicals targeted Mohd Shami, who put the nation first?” Poonawalla’s tweet alluded to the controversy surrounding cricket player Rohit Sharma, who was criticized for being overweight, as well as the lack of response from opposition leaders on the issue of Hindu terror.

The controversy surrounding Shama Mohamed’s statement on mathematics and Islam has reignited a broader debate on the role of religion in society and the boundaries of free speech. It is crucial for leaders and public figures to exercise caution in their statements, avoiding baseless claims and inflammatory language that can be harmful to the public discourse. At the same time, as citizens, we must engage in constructive dialogue and listen to alternative perspectives, striving for a more inclusive and tolerant world.

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Publish Date: 2025-03-08 08:19:00