Kottayam, Aug. 24 -- Kerala BJP Vice President Adv. Shone George today launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of adopting an "anti-Christian stance" by opposing the Centre's decision to extend Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation benefits to Christian students in medical and dental courses.
George alleged that the Congress had been "completely swallowed by religious fundamentalist and extremist organisations" and claimed its opposition to the EWS quota was proof of this.
"The Congress position that the seats allotted to Christians actually belong to other religious groups is highly objectionable. Leaders like V.T. Balram opposing the quota for Christians only reflects the party's eagerness to appease anti-national ...