Patna, Oct 5: Lalu Prasad Yadav’s controversial remark on consuming beef stoked a controversy as senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh seems to capitalize the opportunity to alienate Hindu voters away from the grand-alliance. Also Read - Not Justice For Sushant Singh Rajput, It's Justice For Gupteshwar Pandey: Rhea Chakraborty's Lawyer Reacts to Bihar DGP Taking VRS

Reacting to the lynching of Mohammed Akhlaq in Uttar Pradesh’s Dadri district, Lalu had said, “BJP is trying to communalize the issue. Hindus also eat beef.” (ALSO READ: Giriraj Singh says Saanpnath Owaisi against nationalism) Also Read - Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey Known For 'Aukaat' Remark Takes Voluntary Retirement, Likely to Contest Upcoming Assembly Elections

Clarifying his stance, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief added, “Poor people eat meat to beat their hunger. Those who go outside (the country) eat beef. Even Hindus eat beef. There is no difference between beef and goat meat. A Muslim was falsely accused in Dadri.” However, in an apologetic mode, he later said, “Eating meat or beef is not good. Eating meat causes diseases.” Also Read - Bihar Assembly Election 2020: PM Modi Endorses Nitish Kumar, Gives Him Pat on The Back For 'Sushasan'; Makes Veiled Attack on Lalu

However, the opposition BJP was quick to slam Lalu for his contentious comments, accusing him of hurting the sentiments of crores of Hindus. “No one who owns a cow would ever eat beef. Lalu is defaming Hindus for the sake of votes,” said Union Minister Giriraj Singh, further threatening that his party workers will launch a protest outside Lalu’s house even he does apologizes and takes back his comments.

“The statements of Lalu Prasad Yadav indicate that if they come to power, they will force Hindus to consume cow meat. Nitish Kumar should break his silence and give clarification to the people,” Giriraj added. The Union minister accused Lalu and Nitish of attempting to burn Bihar by indulging into the vicious politics of caste and religion.

The Dadri lynching incident provided fresh fodder to political parties to pitch up their campaigns on lines of caste. The ‘secular’ forces would attempt to cash on the Muslim anxiety whereas, the saffron outfit would attempt to polarize the polls on the lines of religion.