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BJP attacks TMC MP Azad over controversial Ram Mandir comments
The BJP has launched a sharp political offensive against Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad following his remarks about the Ram Mandir and Lord Ram. The controversy underscores deepening tensions between opposition parties and the ruling BJP over religious sentiments.
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BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has condemned comments made by Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad regarding the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and Lord Ram, accusing the opposition of engaging in divisive vote-bank politics.
Azad reportedly stated he would not visit the newly consecrated Ram Mandir and raised questions about Lord Ram's treatment of Maa Sita, triggering sharp backlash from the ruling party. Bhandari alleged that opposition parties deliberately target Hindu sentiments to consolidate electoral support, while claiming such actions would face consequences.
The controversy emerges as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav prepares for a scheduled visit to the Ayodhya temple in December. The incident reflects ongoing political tensions between regional opposition parties and the BJP over religious matters, with both sides trading accusations of politicizing sensitive cultural issues.
The remarks have intensified the political debate surrounding how opposition parties engage with matters of religious significance ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the region.