Summary BJP spokesperson Shinde's statement was aimed at disrupting peace and harmony in the country.
JAIPUR: Indian Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde revealed that opposition parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were conducting terror training camps and promoting "Hindu terrorism", Indian media reported.
"One on hand we are trying to bring peace in this country. We are also taking steps against injustice to minorities as also against infiltration. But, in the midst of all this, we have got an investigation report that be it the RSS or BJP, their training camps are promoting Hindu terrorism. We are keeping a strict vigil on all this," Shinde said at the All India Congress Committee or AICC session in Jaipur.
He said bombs were planted in Samjhauta Express, Mecca Masjid and also a blast was carried out in Malegaon. In all these incidents, the involvements of right-wing Hindu extremist groups are suspected.
"We will have to think about it seriously and will have to remain alert," he said.
Reacting to the revelations, BJP spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told reporters in Delhi, "Their (Congress ) destructive mindset is reflected in the statement of the Home Minister. The statement he has given at the Chintan Shivir is very objectionable. It s not only unacceptable but also dangerous."
He said that Shinde s statement was aimed at disrupting peace and harmony in the country.
The BJP demanded an immediate apology from the Congress leadership.
RSS spokesman Ram Madhav said Mr Shinde s remarks were "highly irresponsible" and made only to please his party bosses.
