BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has accused the Congress party of attempting to gain political mileage from the Ram temple donation controversy in Ayodhya, despite previously opposing the temple's construction. The controversy has sparked heated exchanges between the BJP and Congress in Himachal Pradesh.
Background of the Ram Temple Controversy
The Ram temple in Ayodhya has been at the center of a longstanding dispute, with the construction of the temple being a contentious issue for decades. The BJP has been a strong supporter of the temple's construction, while the Congress party had historically opposed it.
Ranaut's remarks came after Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu alleged irregularities in donations at the Ram temple, stating that it amounted to "theft of money and faith" of millions of people. State PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh also weighed in, saying the BJP would have reacted strongly if such an issue had occurred under a Congress government.
Congress Accused of Double Standards
Ranaut alleged that the Congress party is now trying to exploit the Ram temple issue for political gain, despite its past opposition to the temple's construction. She emphasized that the BJP has always been committed to protecting India's cultural heritage and Sanatan culture, and has never used faith as a tool for vote-bank politics.
The Uttar Pradesh SIT has arrested eight individuals in connection with the alleged embezzlement of cash offerings at the Ram temple. The Trust managing the temple has also undergone changes, with the resignations of its general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra being accepted.
Developments to Watch
The Ram temple donation controversy is expected to continue to be a contentious issue in the coming days, with the Congress party likely to maintain its criticism of the BJP over the alleged irregularities. The outcome of the SIT's investigation and the Trust's response to the controversy will be closely watched.
