<p>Hitting out at the Congress President, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra asked Rahul Gandhi about his "gotra" on Monday.</p>

<p>While addressing an election rally in the poll-bound state Madhya Pradesh, Patra said, "If Rahul wears a "janeu", what type of "janeu" does he wear, what is his "gotra"?</p>

<p>Patra's comment came in the wake of the ongoing temple visits undertaken by Rahul Gandhi.</p>

<p>Congress President Rahul Gandhi offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The visit was also accompanied by Congress leader Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia.</p>

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<p>Janeu is sacred thread worn by devout Hindu men. Gotra, in Hinduism, refers to a clan or a descendant in an unbroken line from a common male ancestor.</p>

<p>Last year Gandhi had undertaken several temple visits in Gujarat which was undergoing polls in December. His temple visits continued in Karnataka earlier this year during the election campaign in the state.</p>

<p>Calling his temple visit&nbsp;an election gimmick to woo Hindu votes, the Bhartiya Janata Party has often criticised Gandhi.</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi had invoked Lord Shiva while responding to the BJP's criticism of his visits during the Gujarat assembly elections last year.</p>

<p>"Main Shiv ka bhakt hoon, sachaai mein believe karta hoon. BJP jo bhi bole main apni sachaai mein believe karta hu (I am a devotee of Shiv. The BJP may say anything, but I will remain honest.)," Gandhi had retorted.</p>

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<p>"For over 70 years since independence, the Congress has been playing 'bitter' politics in the name of secularism. They have been treating Hindus as second-grade citizens," Patra said in his latest tirade against the opposition Congress party.&nbsp;</p>

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Hitting out at the Congress President, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra asked Rahul Gandhi about his "gotra" on Monday. While addressing an election rally in the poll-bound state Madhya Pradesh, Patra said, "If Rahul wears a "janeu", what type of "janeu" does he wear, what is his "gotra"?

Hitting out at the Congress President, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra asked Rahul Gandhi about his "gotra" on Monday. While addressing an election rally in the poll-bound state Madhya Pradesh, Patra said, "If Rahul wears a "janeu", what type of "janeu" does he wear, what is his "gotra"? Patra's comment came in the wake of the ongoing temple visits undertaken by Rahul Gandhi. Congress President Rahul Gandhi offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The visit was also accompanied by Congress leader Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia. Ujjain ja rahe #RahulGandhi ji se hum poochna chahte hain ki aap jenau dhari hain? Aap kaise jenau dhaari hain, kya gotr hai aapka?: BJP's Sambit Patra in Indore pic.twitter.com/fjyiSWRaW0 — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2018 × Janeu is sacred thread worn by devout Hindu men. Gotra, in Hinduism, refers to a clan or a descendant in an unbroken line from a common male ancestor. Last year Gandhi had undertaken several temple visits in Gujarat which was undergoing polls in December. His temple visits continued in Karnataka earlier this year during the election campaign in the state. Calling his temple visit an election gimmick to woo Hindu votes, the Bhartiya Janata Party has often criticised Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi had invoked Lord Shiva while responding to the BJP's criticism of his visits during the Gujarat assembly elections last year. "Main Shiv ka bhakt hoon, sachaai mein believe karta hoon. BJP jo bhi bole main apni sachaai mein believe karta hu (I am a devotee of Shiv. The BJP may say anything, but I will remain honest.)," Gandhi had retorted. Congress President Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/NOxi4C0r9A — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2018 × Congress President Rahul Gandhi visits Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. Madhya Pradesh Congress President Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia also present. #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/chQlgOeSKa — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2018 × "For over 70 years since independence, the Congress has been playing 'bitter' politics in the name of secularism. They have been treating Hindus as second-grade citizens," Patra said in his latest tirade against the opposition Congress party. (With inputs from agencies)

Rahul Gandhi goes to temple in Madhya Pradesh, BJP asks him his 'gotra'

<p>Rahul Gandhi is all set to kickstart Congress party&#39;s election campaign for upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka from Saturday.</p>

<p>Gandhi will begin his four-day campaign tour from Bellary district, the same district from where Sonia Gandhi won&nbsp;in 1999 Assembly polls&nbsp;defeating current external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi campaigning in Karnataka is being compared to Sonia Gandhi&#39;s 1999 campaign&nbsp;noticing the similarity that Sonia Gandhi also started her campaign after she was elected as Congress president.</p>

<p>Media reports say Rahul Gandhi will&nbsp;be visiting Koppal&#39;s Huligamma Temple on Saturday and Gavi Siddeshwara Mutt in the evening.</p>

<p>The four-day campaign will&nbsp;involve road shows, public meetings, interactions with civil society groups and farmers.</p>

<p>Earlier former chief minister of Karnataka and Congress leader Gundu Rao had said that Rahul Gandhi is going to be a &quot;very key&quot; campaigner for the Congress in the state.</p>

<p>Countering criticism of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-to-continue-temple-run-in-karnataka-30075">Gandhi visiting temple</a> during the elections campaign, Congress leader Anil Shastri said that Gandhi&#39;s visit to temples is just a matter of faith and not intended to create a vote bank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi also visited several temples during the Gujarat Assembly elections inviting criticism of playing &#39;&#39;soft&nbsp;Hindutva&#39;&#39; card.</p>


The four-day campaign will involve road shows, public meetings, interactions with civil society groups and farmers

Rahul Gandhi is all set to kickstart Congress party's election campaign for upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka from Saturday. Gandhi will begin his four-day campaign tour from Bellary district, the same district from where Sonia Gandhi won in 1999 Assembly polls defeating current external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. Rahul Gandhi campaigning in Karnataka is being compared to Sonia Gandhi's 1999 campaign noticing the similarity that Sonia Gandhi also started her campaign after she was elected as Congress president. Media reports say Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Koppal's Huligamma Temple on Saturday and Gavi Siddeshwara Mutt in the evening. The four-day campaign will involve road shows, public meetings, interactions with civil society groups and farmers. Earlier former chief minister of Karnataka and Congress leader Gundu Rao had said that Rahul Gandhi is going to be a "very key" campaigner for the Congress in the state. Countering criticism of Gandhi visiting temple during the elections campaign, Congress leader Anil Shastri said that Gandhi's visit to temples is just a matter of faith and not intended to create a vote bank. Rahul Gandhi also visited several temples during the Gujarat Assembly elections inviting criticism of playing ''soft Hindutva'' card.

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conclude the last of the election&nbsp;campaign in Gujarat with a visit to Ambaji Mata temple.</p>

<p>While addressing a press conference BJP President Amit Shah said that&nbsp;PM Modi will visit Ambaji temple on 12 December.</p>

<p>He added that his&nbsp;visit will be done uniquely to promote tourism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, &quot;Modi will take off in a seaplane&nbsp;from Sabarmati riverfront, land in Dharoi dam&#39;s pond and will proceed to the temple by road.&quot;</p>

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<p>Amit Shah&#39;s clarification came after<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gujarat-elections-gujarat-police-denies-permission-to-pm-modi-rahul-for-roadshow-26431" target="_blank"> the state police denied the request for a&nbsp;road show</a> on the last day of the election campaign in Gujarat.</p>

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<p>The Gujarat police had turned down the request made by political parties for conducting a road show in the state.</p>

<p>BJP and Congress had requested for a roadshow to be conducted on Tuesday, however, the state police rejected their request citing law and order situation.</p>

<p>The state will undergo the second phase of elections on December 14&nbsp;for 93 seats in North and Central Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>

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The Gujarat police turned down the request made by political parties for conducting a road show in the state on the last day of election campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conclude the last of the election campaign in Gujarat with a visit to Ambaji Mata temple. While addressing a press conference BJP President Amit Shah said that PM Modi will visit Ambaji temple on 12 December. He added that his visit will be done uniquely to promote tourism. He said, "Modi will take off in a seaplane from Sabarmati riverfront, land in Dharoi dam's pond and will proceed to the temple by road." #Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to travel from Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Dharoi Dam via sea plane, shortly pic.twitter.com/GWjrVO5Sgz — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × #WATCH: #Visuals of sea plane Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling in, from Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Dharoi Dam shortly #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/C8mqgzm1LA — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × Amit Shah's clarification came after the state police denied the request for a road show on the last day of the election campaign in Gujarat. Since admn asked to not conduct road show of PM Modi on 12th he'll go to Ambaji Mata temple tomorrow. It'll be done uniquely. To promote Gujarat tourism, he'll take off in a sea plane from Sabarmati river front, land in Dharoi dam's pond & will go to temple by road: Amit Shah pic.twitter.com/5L7Tam3AMD — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017 × The Gujarat police had turned down the request made by political parties for conducting a road show in the state. BJP and Congress had requested for a roadshow to be conducted on Tuesday, however, the state police rejected their request citing law and order situation. The state will undergo the second phase of elections on December 14 for 93 seats in North and Central Gujarat. The counting of votes is scheduled for December 18.

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