AdvertisementDuring the campaign, Tomar had said: “The BJP has always been tolerant and dedicated towards the Kushwaha community. But from time to time, the Kushwaha community has indulged in ‘gulati khana’, affecting its own credibility.” The statement triggered an immediate backlash, with community leaders accusing one of the BJP’s tallest leaders in the Gwalior-Chambal region of questioning the caste’s political credibility. During that conversation, I said that the Kushwaha community and we are complementary to each other… Throughout my life, I have respected the Kushwaha community and will continue to do so. Congress leaders insist they recognised that opportunity early.