Buldhana, Nov. 12 -- Ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday launched a blistering attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that they take votes in the name of religion.

"Maha Vikas Aghadi government is going to be formed. People like the issues with which we have moved forward. The enthusiasm and response we are getting in the campaign is very positive... They (BJP) want to create an atmosphere of fear... They should discuss issues like education, unemployment, and inflation... How long will they (BJP) take votes in the name of religion..." said Sachin Pilot.

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