BJP leader Tarun Chugh criticised Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao over his remark that VD Savarkar was not against cow slaughter and ate beef. "Insulting Veer Savarkar, who was an inspiration...is akin to spitting on the moon," Chugh said. Ranjit Savarkar, grandson of Veer Savarkar, accused Congress of trying to defame his grandfather ahead of polls.