Chennai, Aug. 2 -- BJP spokesperson C R Kesavan on Sunday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the recent protest in the Parliament precincts and alleged that it hurt the sentiments of Hindu devotees.

The controversy centres on a skit where Purnia MP Pappu Yadav, dressed in saffron robes as a temple priest, and fellow opposition MPs enacted a skit involving a collection box and allegations of corruption.

"The drama enacted by Rahul Gandhi and his coterie in the Parliament precincts has grievously demeaned the Hindu faith and has insulted the sentiments of crores of Hindu devotees," Kesavan said.

Questioning the Congress leader's actions, Kesavan alleged that the protest was intended to "ridicule and mock the Hindu Dharma."

He ...