PATNA: Making a veiled attack at BJP ’s ongoing pro-Hindu moves, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said, being Hindu means to stand for truth and to fight for protecting the truth.Addressing a felicitation ceremony to honour the freedom fighters on the occasion of centenary of Mahatma Gandhi’s Champaran satyagrah at the SK Memorial here, Rahul said all religious scriptures of Hindus including Geeta and Upanishads have discussed about ‘Sachchhai’ (truth). “All these religious books say-- pay respect to elders, speak truth, stand for truth, fight to protect truth and stand against any sort to injustice. These books suggest being a Hindu means to stand for truth,” he said while reminding people as to how Mahatma Gandhi successfully fought against the mighty British rule on the strength of truth.Taking an apparent dig on the saffron party, Rahul also said if anyone wants to spread hate and divide people, they will not succeed in this country. “Our country hails the truth and it does not matter who has the power. If anybody in power tries to create divide in the nation, tries to instil fear then let me tell you that this cannot happen in this country,” Rahul said in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee who was chief guest of the event.Recalling Mahatma Gandhi’s contributions in the pre and post-independence era, Rahul said the Father of the Nation had to receive three bullets in his chest only because he was working to unite the country and its people. “Gandhi Ji sacrificed his life to protect the dignity of truth and tri-colour,” he said amidst clapping from the audience comprising octogenarian and nonagenarian freedom fighters who had gathered from several states to receive honour from the hand of the President.The Congress vice president also said it was not necessary that the one who was in the power is always with the side of truth. “It is not necessary that the one who has power is always correct. Why were the British men able to conquer us? Because we were scared, but Gandhi ji came to Champaran and told the people that don’t be scared, fight as it does not matter that power resides with whom,” he said and added it was Mahatma Gandhi who driven away fear from the minds of Indians and ensure victory from mighty British rule.Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and State Congress president Ashok Choudhary shared dais with Rahul Gandhi and Pranab Mukherjee at the event.