Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a public meeting held in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, voiced his criticism of the opposition’s perspective on the Ram temple, accusing them of deeming it as “anti-national.”
PM Modi, in his address, drew attention to the opposition’s viewpoint, stating, “See the mindset of Congress. In the country of Ram, they are calling the Ram temple, anti-national.” He further lambasted the opposition for their actions, remarking, “Those people who organise ‘sarkari iftari’, beautify the graves of terrorists for appeasement are calling our lord Ram, his temple and us, who go to Ram temple, as anti-national…”
These comments from the Prime Minister come amidst the ongoing discussions surrounding the construction of the Ram temple. The temple, a symbol of faith for many in India, has been a hotbed of political controversy.
PM Modi’s statements were targeted at the opposition parties, particularly the Congress, accusing them of manipulating the issue for political advantage. He criticized them for their alleged ‘sarkari iftari’ and for beautifying the graves of terrorists, insinuating that these actions were undertaken for appeasement.
The Prime Minister’s remarks have triggered a fresh wave of discourse on the issue, with reactions coming in from various sectors. While his supporters have commended his stance, critics argue that such statements exacerbate societal divisions.
As the political scenario continues to evolve, the discourse surrounding the Ram temple and its influence on national identity remains a focal point of public discussion.