Congress using black money in election: BJP

JAIPUR: BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain today accused Congress of using black money in election and misleading people, particularly those from minority community, charges which Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot reject promptly.

Addressing party workers after filing of nomination by BJP's chief ministerial candidate Vasundhara Raje in Jhalawar, he said Congress had thousands of crores of rupees made through scams and was planning a conspiracy to mislead voters with that money.

He said Congress is contesting the election using black money.

The former Union minister said Congress was responsible for the backwardness of the minority community.

Gehlot, however, rejected the allegations, saying, "The opposition is misleading people for electoral benefits. It is unfortunate to try to disturb communal harmony for political mileage."