BJP leader attacks Rahul Gandhi over Muslim girls atheism row

BJP Kerala president K. Surendran has launched a political attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, linking him to controversial remarks made by a Kerala minister about Muslim girls and atheist social media pages. Surendran's comments come after K.M. Shaji, a senior minister in the Kerala government, made statements suggesting that Muslim girls comprise a significant portion of followers on atheist-oriented social media pages. The BJP leader seized on the issue to target Gandhi and the Congress, attempting to draw connections between the remarks and broader secular political positions. Surendran's criticism reflects ongoing political tensions in Kerala, where state government decisions and public statements by ministers frequently become flashpoints for opposition parties. The controversy highlights how religious and social issues continue to shape political discourse in the state, with parties quick to weaponize remarks that touch on communal sensitivities. It remains unclear what action, if any, the Kerala government intends to take regarding Shaji's statements or whether the Congress party has formally responded to the BJP's allegations.