Gujarat minister Arvind Raiyani on Friday landed in controversy after a video of himself thrashing himself with metal chains at a religious event went viral on social media, with the opposition Congress accusing him of spreading “superstition” through such acts. accused of. However, both Raiyani and the ruling BJP rejected the Congress’ claim, saying there is a difference between faith and superstition. In the viral video, the minister, who holds the portfolios of transport, civil aviation and tourism, can be seen waving and lashing himself with metal chains at a religious ceremony. Talking to reporters, Raiyani said that a religious gathering was organized in his native village in Rajkot district on Thursday to pay respect to the deity of his family.