Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and BJP MP Ravi Kishan launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav over his reported plans to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Pathak said that if Akhilesh Yadav visits Ayodhya to offer prayers to Ram Lalla, he should also apologise to Lord Ram for the firing on unarmed karsevaks during the Samajwadi Party government.
He alleged that the party which ordered firing on karsevaks in Ayodhya was now speaking about visiting the Ram Temple. Pathak also accused the Samajwadi Party of questioning the existence of Lord Ram and opposing the construction of the grand temple in Ayodhya.
The Deputy Chief Minister said Akhilesh’s reported change of stance reflected the growing influence of Sanatan culture. He further challenged the SP chief to clarify his position on the religious issues concerning Kashi and Mathura.
Pathak Questions Akhilesh’s Stand on Mathura
Pathak said Akhilesh Yadav often describes himself as a devotee of Lord Krishna but remains silent on issues related to Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura.
He said that if the SP chief genuinely respects Sanatan traditions, he should visit the Ram Temple and also announce his support for the construction of a grand temple in Mathura.
Ravi Kishan Asks Akhilesh to Take Rahul Gandhi Along
BJP MP Ravi Kishan also criticised Akhilesh Yadav, suggesting that he should take Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along when visiting Ram Lalla.
Kishan said both leaders should reflect on their parties’ opposition to the Ram Temple movement and the construction of the temple. He questioned whether the firing on unarmed karsevaks and resistance to the temple’s construction had been justified.
He added that even those who had previously described Lord Ram as imaginary were now expressing a desire to visit the deity.
Kishan credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with fulfilling the long-standing aspiration of millions of devotees through the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He said the temple was open to all Hindus and everyone should have the opportunity to seek blessings there.
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