Sriganganagar (Rajasthan): Virtually launching her party's poll campaign, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on September 15 accused BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and Sangh Parivar of "double talk" on the Ayodhya temple issue and attempting to divide the people on communal lines.

"The BJP and Sangh Parivar has been trying to spread social hatred and divide the people on communal lines to reap political benefits," she told a public meeting as part of the two-day 600 kms 'Jan Sampark Abhiyan' in Sriganganagar.

Accusing the BJP and Sangh Parivar outfits of "double talk" on the temple issue, Gandhi said "sometimes the BJP says they are with the VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) on the temple issue, some times they say they would stick to the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) agenda. What can we expect from those who change their stand repeatedly."

Charging the BJP with trying to destroy the secular fabric, she said Congress was committed to the ideals of secularism, brotherhood and unity among the people.

"It is on these very principles that the Congress has created history and is serving the people of 14 states which are ruled by the party," she said, adding that the party was committed not to compromise on these principles.

PTI