Karnataka Congress Minister Says  ‘Islam Is Superior’

The Karnataka Congress government is facing fresh political controversy after Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy described Islam as “superior to all other religions” while addressing a gathering in Kuknoor, Koppal district. His remarks, made during a Muslim community mass-wedding programme, have triggered sharp criticism from the BJP and revived a wider debate over religious neutrality in political discourse. The controversy comes days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks targeting the Manusmriti and its treatment of women.

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• 3 Sep 2026
• WerIndia