Raipur: The Congress in Chhattisgarh on Monday hit out at religious leader Asaram Bapu for his alleged remarks against party President Sonia Gandhi.
The party leaders said Bapu, speaking at a religious function here a few days ago, made objectionable comments against the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre and Sonia, in the presence of Chief Minister Raman Singh.
They warned that Bapu's alleged remark that Sonia should be asked to leave India, will not be tolerated by the party.
Chhattisgarh Congress spokesperson Ramesh Varyalani told PTI that the religious leader's comment on the UPA Chairperson was an insult of democracy.
"Sonia is an Indian citizen and she has been elected to Parliament by the country's voters. Such comments are also an insult to general public and he should tender an apology," Varyalani said.
Chhattisgarh Congress President Nandkumar Patel alleged that Bapu, who is surrounded with controversies, is trying to incite communal feelings.
Youth Congress activists burnt effigies of Bapu in several parts of the state to register their protest. Meanwhile, the popular religious leader's supporters have defended him, saying his remarks have been distorted.
Bapu merely said that the Central Government should stop "ill-treating" saints, they said.
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