Hyderabad police on Monday registered a FIR against senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for hurting regious sentiments. On February 22, Digvijaya had stirred up a controversy by drawing a comparison between Madarasas and  RSS’ Shishu Mandir Schools. Digvijay had tweeted: “Is there a difference between Madrasas and Saraswati Shishu Mandir Schools run by RSS? I don’t think so. Both spread Hatred.” Digvijay has equated madrasas to schools run by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and claimed both spread `hatred’.

A number of politicians, including Congress’ general secretary ranked leaders, Muslim groups and political parties had slammed Singh for his remarks on Twitter. A number of strong reactions were made out by from various Muslim organisations.

The case was registered sections 295 A (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) of IPC. A complaint against the Congress leader was made by Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) leader Amjed Ullah Khan, said Dabeerpura police inspector C Venkanna Naik. “We have registered a case under section 295 A of IPC and are investigating,” the officer told