Nizamabad, Jan. 13 -- Telangana Congress MLC Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud slammed the BJP's alleged use of religious and caste identities for political gain on Monday.

Addressing a press conference in Nizamabad, the Congress MLC questioned whether Lord Ram had joined the BJP, accusing the party of invoking religious sentiments solely for electoral gains.

The Congress MLC further urged the people of Telangana to reject divisive politics and support development-oriented governance.

"The BJP plays politics based on caste and religion. Has Lord Rama taken membership in the BJP? They invoke religious sentiments only for electoral gains. Before every election, the BJP attempts to disturb the peaceful atmosphere by seeking votes in the name of rel...