Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has sparked a row after she said that Brahmins "ignite the flame of knowledge in our society" and every government, irrespective of any party, should work for the welfare of the community. The opposition AAP, which lost power to the BJP in the Delhi Assembly polls in February, called Gupta's remarks "insensitive".

Addressing the All India Brahmin Conference organised by Shri Brahmin Sabha in northwest Delhi's Pitampura on Sunday, Gupta said Brahmins not only worship scriptures but also weapons.

"If anyone is igniting the flame of knowledge in society, it is our Brahmin community. They worship not only scriptures but also weapons. Only through weapons and scriptures can we protect society and the country today. By igniting the flame of knowledge, propaga

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