Bengaluru, Jan. 30 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday accused the BJP of trying to erase Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and stated that the party has not contributed to the country's freedom struggle.

"BJP is trying to erase Gandhi's footsteps, yet it uses his name and his symbols in protests. We need to save Gandhi's legacy," he said, addressing a press conference, after participating in the Martyrs Day function at the KPCC office.

"The BJP may not accept Gandhi's philosophy yet they seek refuge in the Gandhi statue and legacy for any of their protests. It was Gandhiji who taught us the principles of non-violent protests. It was Gandhi who started the Swadeshi movement, but the Prime Minister is claiming credit for t...