Congress leader P.J. Kurien’s recent statement comparing India’s highest spiritual leader Adi Shankaracharya with the ousted Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi has caused quite a stir on social media.
Kurien, while talking to media said, “After Adi Shankara, has anyone walked like Rahul? While other leaders traveled in vehicles, only Rahul has walked from Kanyakumari to Kashmir like Adi Shankar.”
The comment has evoked mixed reactions from the public, with some people finding it humorous and others criticizing the comparison. While many on social media have been quick to poke fun at the comparison of the spiritual leader with a politician, others have expressed disappointment that such a comparison was even made.
Several people have taken to social media to voice their dissent, stating that comparing a great philosopher like Adi Shankaracharya with a “stupid” politician like Rahul Gandhi is disrespectful and uncalled for.
Some have even called out Kurien for making such a comparison, saying it shows a lack of understanding and respect for the country’s cultural heritage.
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