‘Keep At Home, Use For Self-Defence’: Union Minister On ‘Sacred Weapons’ During Hindu Swabhiman Yatra

Union minister Giriraj Singh, representing Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar, called upon Hindus to unite. He made controversial remarks during his ‘Hindu Swabhiman Yatra’ in Bihar’s Muslim-majority district of Kishanganj, urging people to keep weapons like spears, swords, and tridents at home for worship and self-defense. Singh claimed Hindus are under threat, citing concerns about love jihad, temple vandalism, and interference with religious practices. He blamed historical decisions for the current situation and called for unity among Hindus to protect themselves.