Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addresses mediapersons in Patna

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It should be noted that the main entrance of the world famous Vishnupad temple of Gaya has a 'non-Hindu entry barred' written on it. But Nitish Kumar took the Muslim leader along with him.

The pictures triggered much outrage on social media while BJP attacked the Bihar chief minister for taking such a step. Vishnupad temple secretary Gajadhar Lal Pathak said, "Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the temple along with Muslim minister Mansoori which is against our law. It is clearly written that a non-Hindu is not allowed inside the temple premises."

"Nitish Kumar has hurt the sentiments of crores of Hindus. He should apologise to everyone, further action will be after meeting with temple committees," he added.

Taking an opportunity to hit out at its former alliance partner JD(U), BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul said that Mansoori should immediately resign for violating the rules of a holy structure. Nitish Kumar has committed a sin by allowing a Muslim to enter the temple."

At the same time, Mansoori told media said that he was fortunate to have entered the sanctum sanctorum of Vishnupad temple with CM Nitish Kumar.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar takes Muslim minister to temple that bars entry of non-Hindus; BJP accuses them of 'hurt - Times Now