India, Oct. 6 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that the Brahmin community ignites "the flame of knowledge" in society and also said that society and the country can "only be protected through scriptures and weapons".

According to Gupta, every government should work for the welfare of the Brahmin community.

"If anyone is igniting the flame of knowledge in society, it is our Brahmin community. They worship not only scriptures but also weapons. Only through weapons and scriptures can we protect society and the country today," the Delhi CM said while addressing the All India Brahmin Conference organised by Shri Brahmin Sabha in Delhi's Pitampura.

She also stated that the Brahmins have always "worked for the benefit of the...