"Shallow politics": Rajasthan Minister slams SP MP Ramji Lal Suman over remarks against Rana Sanga

He said that Suman made such remarks to further his "shallow politics". Rathore added that Suman had freedom because of the sacrifices made by such warriors.

"It is unfortunate that he is insulting such warriors to further his shallow politics. He can speak freely (independently) because of the sacrifices made by such warriors. Because of them, our culture, customs and democracy remain alive," the minister told ANI.

Labelling Suman's remarks as "insulting", Rathore said that people would defeat such "shallow thinking" in a democratic manner.

"However, people will answer this in a democratic manner and will defeat such shallow thinking that wants to put the country down and insult the country's warriors," the minister said.

On Friday, the members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Lucknow held a protest against the SP over Dalit MP Ramji Lal Suman's statement on Rajput king Rana Sanga.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati earlier strongly condemned the Samajwadi Party (SP) accusing him of indulging in "dirty politics".

In a post on X, she wrote, "The dirty politics that SP is doing by putting forward its Dalit leaders for its political gains, that is, it is trying to harm them, is not right. Dalits should be cautious of all their tactics. The incident that happened in Agra is very worrying."

Mayawati also criticised the Samajwadi Party, asserting that it is wrong to insult any community for the sake of political advantage.

"It is not right for SP to demean any community to serve its own interests. They create a negative image of one community while favoring another. This behavior will disrupt the peace and harmony in society, which is not acceptable," she added on X.

Mayawati's remarks came after Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman sparked controversy with his statement on Rana Sanga, a 16th-century Rajput king, calling him a "traitor" for allegedly bringing Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, to defeat Ibrahim Lodi.

Following Suman's statement, violence erupted at his residence in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday as unidentified individuals resorted to stone-pelting, smashing window panes, and vandalising vehicles parked outside.

Rana Sanga, also known as Sangram Singh I, was the ruler of Mewar from 1508 to 1528 and is revered for his bravery and sacrifices. Suman's statement has been widely criticised, with many calling for an apology and action against him. (ANI)