New Delhi/Raipur, Dec 27 (TIWN) The Chhattisgarh Police have registered an FIR against Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj and others for allegedly making derogatory comments on Mahatma Gandhi and praising Nathuram Godse.

During the conclusion of the two-day 'dharma sansad' at Ravan Bhata ground in Raipur on December 26 evening, Kalicharan had used an "abusive" word against the Mahatma Gandhi and asked people to elect a staunch Hindu leader as the head of the government in order to protect the religion.

His statement drew flak from leaders of the ruling Congress in the State.

“Based on the complaint of Congress leader Pramod Dubey, a case was registered against Kalicharan on December 26 night at Tikrapara police station under Indian Penal Code sections 505 (2) (statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes) and 294 (obscene acts),” a police official said.