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Kerala CPI(M) State Secy MV Govindan Says Lord Ganesha A Myth But Says All Beliefs Not Myths When Asked About Allah
Swarajya Staff
Aug 03, 2023, 05:17 PM | Updated 05:17 PM IST
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MV Govindan, the Kerala state secretary of the CPI(M) is drawing flak for his statements at a press conference regarding remarks by Speaker AN Shamseer about Lord Ganesha.
When asked by a journalist if Lord Ganesha is a myth, he said, “Is ganapati science then? Let us look at myths as myths only. The formation of Kerala is also a myth, right? We are not against believers.”
However, when asked if Allah is a myth, he said, "I didn't say all Gods are myths. Unlike Hindus, Muslims doesn't have 1000s of Gods. They believe in a higher concept single God!"
Journo: Is lord Ganesha a myth?
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CPM Secretary Govindan: Yes ofcourse!
Journo: Is Allahu a myth?
Govindan: I didn't say all Gods are myths. Unlike Hindus, Muslims doesn't have 1000s of Gods. They believe in a higher concept single God!
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