Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha LK Advani said on Sunday that if there was no religion in politics then it was of no use to him.
Advani, addressing a gathering at the opening ceremony of a physiotherapy centre in the city said, "there is a section of leaders who talk about good politics and secular politics and according to them religion should not be involved in political matters. But if there is no religion in politics it is of no use to me".
The former Deputy Prime Minister went on to explain that, "religion is ingrained in politics as it is in Indian culture. According to me secular politics is not keeping religion away from politics, but not letting religious matters interfere in political affairs".
Citing an example Advani said, several religious organisations had helped people irrespective of castes and religions during the earthquake in the state three years ago.
Gujarat Chief Minsiter who was also present on the occasion raised his voice in the 'tainted' ministers issue without naming any person or political party.
In his characteristic manner Modi said a new trend was arising in politics and it was that now-a-days politicians were emerging from the barrel of a gun rather than from a freedom struggle or a social cause.
"Earlier in our country there was caste based politics and now we are in era where criminals are becoming leaders of the nation. The democracy will gasp to death under such leadership", Modi said.