The mention of the name of a popular kathakar (storyteller) in connection with the issue of fake BPL cards led to a war of words between the BJP and the Congress, with the former accusing the latter of trying to defame Hindu saints.
During question hour Anand Chaudhary, Congress MLA from Mandvi informed the house that ration meant for the poor was being lifted through fake BPL cards including those in the name of Kathakar Morari Bapu.
Both Deputy Chief minister Nitin Patel and Chief Minister Vijay Rupani objected to the statement.