Chaurasia had rebelled from Congress before the last municipal elections after being denied a ticket. He had then joined Hindu Mahasabha and had defeated the Congress candidate in Ward No 44 of Gwalior.
The shocking comments against Bhopal MP come after the controversy over Sadhvia Pragya allegedly calling Nathuram Godse, the killer of MK Gandhi a 'patriot' during a debate in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Union Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh also said that the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi was, is and will remain relevant and described him as a guide (margdarshak) for the nation.
On the occasion of 70th death anniversary of Godse, the members of the Hindu Mahasabha had performed 'aarti' or prayer service for Godse and Narayan Apte
The Congress on Friday went on to demand the resignation of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, stating that the State govt tried to distort facts by terming Mahatma Gandhi death an accident.