
BJP’s K. Surendran takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over Minister Shaji’s claim on Muslim girls following atheist pages
Senior BJP leader K. Surendran rebuked Rahul Gandhi after Union Minister K.M. Shaji said Muslim women constitute the majority of followers on atheist social‑media pages. Surendran suggested the comment was an attempt to politicise religious communities and warned it could inflame tensions. The exchange highlights ongoing political debate over religious identity and online discourse in India.