Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], July 12 (ANI): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday accused the Congress of utilizing Lord Ram for political functions, alleging that the opposition occasion had earlier denied the deity’s existence however was now making an attempt to painting itself as a devotee.
Speaking to reporters right here, he stated the Congress’ ‘intentions, techniques and character’ have been well-known to the general public.
‘The Congress occasion’s intentions, techniques, and character have lengthy been evident to the general public. These Congress members belong to the very clan that denied the existence of Lord Ram. They even filed an affidavit within the Supreme Court claiming that Ram was a figment of creativeness,’ Shekhawat stated.
He additional alleged that after dealing with electoral setbacks, Congress leaders modified their strategy.
‘After the general public rejected them, they have been regularly seen providing water at Shiva temples and carrying the ‘janeu’. Now, viewing Lord Ram merely as a political alternative, those that as soon as denied his existence are as soon as once more making an attempt to painting themselves as devotees of Ram by carrying the ‘janeu’,’ Shekhawat stated.
Meanwhile, Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Sunday launched a scathing assault on AAP nationwide convener Arvind Kejriwal, labelling him a ‘political Hindu’ and dismissing the Aam Aadmi Party’s ‘Sundarkand Path’ as ‘theatrics’ and a ‘charade.’
The remarks observe the participation of Arvind Kejriwal, alongside along with his spouse Sunita Kejriwal and senior occasion chief Manish Sisodia, in a Sundarkand Path held at Japanese Park on Sunday.
Speaking to ANI, the BJP chief accused Kejriwal of utilizing faith for political achieve when elections are close to.
‘Today, Mr Kejriwal is as soon as once more reminded of Lord Ram. He is a ‘political Hindu.’ His theatrics have begun anew. Back in January 2024, he had organised Sundarkand recitations, held as soon as a month on Tuesdays at a number of areas all year long as a result of the 2024 elections have been approaching. Now, he has as soon as once more resorted to this Sundarkand charade,’ Malhotra stated.
However, Kejriwal hit again on the BJP, suggesting that these opposing the recitation of the ‘Sundarkand’ possess ‘demonic tendencies’.
‘Lord Rama had stated – ‘In Kaliyuga, individuals with demonic tendencies will oppose the recitation of the Sundarakanda’,’ Kejriwal wrote, instantly responding to the offensive launched by the Delhi BJP.
This comes amid a brewing political confrontation over Kejriwal’s spiritual outreach, which the BJP described as a ‘political gimmick’.
The Sunderkand Path, led by Kejriwal together with different AAP leaders, is a part of a marketing campaign towards the allegations of donation theft at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
During a press convention as we speak, Kejriwal launched a blistering assault on the BJP whereas accusing the ruling occasion of utilizing ‘Raam Naam’ to garner votes. He stated that the BJP has ‘betrayed Lord Ram’.
He additionally demanded that the ‘thieves’ and ‘dacoits’ behind the Ram Mandir donation theft row have to be punished and hanged. (ANI)