Condemn philosophy which describes Godse as patriot: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Lok Sabha on Thursday that the BJP condemns any philosophy which describes Nathuram Godse as a patriot.

He also said that Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy was and remains relevant today and described him as a guide (marg darshak).

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His comments came after Congress and other opposition members raked up remarks made by BJP MP Pragya Thakur in the House on Wednesday on Godse.

Who is Pragya Thakur?

Pragya Singh Thakur is accused of the 2008 Malegaon bombings where 10 people were killed and 82 more were injured. She faced arrest for terror charges after her bike was found at the scene of the crime, but was granted bail on health grounds following the dropping of some of the serious charges by the National Investigation Agency.

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She is a Member of Parliament representing Bhopal and belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party. During the college days, she was active member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and later joined various affiliate organisations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).