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  • BJP Leaders Criticize Congress for Skipping Ayodhya’s Event

    BJP Leaders Criticize Congress for Skipping Ayodhya’s Event

    Several BJP leaders are condemning the Congress party for declining the invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, among the critics, has asserted that the Congress party would always choose “Babur over Lord Ram.” He deemed the decision to invite the Congress to the ceremony as wrong, emphasizing that those who have faith in Lord Ram should have been invited.

     

    Sarma stated, “They love Babur, not Lord Ram. So the decision to invite them was wrong, and only those who have faith in Lord Ram should have been invited. Among Lord Ram and Babur, the Gandhi family will offer obeisance to Babur first.” He questioned how someone could help the Congress in this case, given its historical opposition to the construction of the Ayodhya’s Ram temple.

     

    The Assam CM claimed that the Vishwa Hindu Parishad provided the Congress with a significant opportunity to redeem its perceived sins, but the party missed the chance. He criticized the Congress, alleging that during its tenure, it attempted to create an “ecosystem” to oppose the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Despite the Congress party’s opposition to the temple, it had a golden opportunity to reduce its sins, but it missed that opportunity, Sarma added.

     

    Sarma went further, regarding the decision to invite the Congress to the ceremony as wrong due to the Gandhi family’s perceived proximity to Babur. The criticism from BJP leaders comes amid a series of remarks and reactions to the Congress party’s decision to boycott the grand inauguration of the Ram temple.

     

    Earlier, Assam’s Housing & Urban Affairs and Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal criticized the Congress for boycotting events that the country should be proud of. He emphasized that the opposition to the Ayodhya’s Ram Temple and Pran Pratishtha reflects a lack of understanding of Indian culture, philosophy, and spirituality.

     

    CP Joshi, another BJP leader, questioned why the Congress has a “problem” with Lord Ram. He suggested that the Congress’ refusal to participate in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony indicates that they see “appeasement” in the event. Joshi highlighted Lord Ram as a symbol of faith for millions of people and criticized the opposition to the ceremony as an indication of the Congress’ failure to understand Indian culture.

     

    As the political discourse intensifies, the controversy surrounding the Congress party’s decision and the contrasting viewpoints on the Ayodhya Ram Temple’s significance continue to shape public and political discussions.

  • Shiv Sena Criticizes Government’s Handling of Rising Inflation

    Shiv Sena Criticizes Government’s Handling of Rising Inflation

    The official mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ of Shiv Sena has targeted the Narendra Modi-led central government for its handling of the surging prices of essential commodities in India. In an editorial, the party expressed concerns about the escalating inflation and the potential shortage of staple goods like grains, pulses, and sugar.

     

    The editorial asserts that inflation has reached alarming levels, causing essential commodity prices to soar. The situation has sparked fears of scarcity among the public. The editorial also raises questions about whether the government is adequately addressing these issues and providing relief to the common citizens grappling with the financial strain caused by inflation.

     

    The editorial takes a critical stance on the government’s priorities, stating, “This government is merely busy breaking the Opposition parties, unleashing central agencies to harass Opposition leaders and resorting to politics while people continue to suffer.”

     

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes under scrutiny in the editorial, with Shiv Sena accusing him of being silent on the matter of runaway inflation. The editorial remarks, “He brags about the country being on course to becoming the third biggest in the world but a ‘mauni (silent) baba’ on the issue of runaway inflation.” It further highlights the discrepancy between the government’s claims and the current realities faced by the citizens.

     

    The editorial paints a dire picture, depicting citizens already grappling with inflation now facing the prospect of shortages in essential food items. Amidst these challenges, the Shiv Sena editorial asserts that those in power at the center remain indifferent.

     

    The political context is significant, as Shiv Sena underwent a split when Eknath Shinde left the party along with a majority of MLAs to join BJP and form a government in June of the previous year. Ajit Pawar similarly led the majority of NCP MLAs to join the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government. As the nation navigates the complexities of inflation and essential commodity prices, the editorial reflects the sentiments of a significant political voice in India.