Kolkata, Jan. 11 -- BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi emphasised the complementary connection between Hinduism and Hindutva during a debate on the theme "Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva," hosted by the Calcutta Debating Circle on Sunday.

Speaking at the event, Trivedi said that Hindutva represents 'Hindu tattva,' which forms the core essence of Hinduism. He further argued that Hinduism is unique among religions in granting its followers the authority to debate, even on its sacred texts.

"... Which culture gives you the authority to debate even on religious texts. It is only Hindu... I would like to ask why the term Hinduism? Why is 'ism' associated with all the religions which originated in India? Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism....