Chennai, Jan. 1 -- BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday called Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole's remarks drawing comparison between Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Lord Ram a "grievous insult" to Hindu sentiments.

Nana Patole said that Rahul Gandhi is "fighting for justice," just as Lord Ram worked for the oppressed.

In an X post, the BJP leader asked Nana Patole to inquire why Rahul Gandhi has not visited the Ayodhya Ram Temple yet.

"Nana Patole comparing Lord Ram to Rahul Gandhi is an unforgivable, grievous insult to the faith and sentiments of the crores of Hindu devotees. Nana Patole had earlier disgracefully asked for the Shuddikaran of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir after our Hon'ble President Draupadi Murmu ji had visited the Div...