'Shiva God of Poor, Ram of Rich': Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Remark Draws BJP's Ire
BJP leaders accuse the Telangana chief minister of stoking religious divisions after he questioned why party leaders invoke Jai Shri Ram but not Har Har Mahadev.
- On Monday, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy claimed the BJP "stole" Lord Ram, arguing this explains Congress's success in the South while Shiva remains worshipped there and Ram is revered in the North.
- Questioning the BJP's frequent use of "Jai Shri Ram," Reddy asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not chant "Har Har Mahadev," describing Shiva as the "God of the poor" and Ram as the "God of the rich."
- Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay Kumar accused Reddy of creating religious divisions, citing Modi's connection to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Telangana's own Dakshina Kashi at Vemulawada as counterevidence.
- Separately, the Telangana Chief Minister called for a nationwide "SIR Go Back" campaign against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, urging opposition leaders Mamata Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray, and Stalin to unite.
- These remarks highlight broader North-South tensions, as Reddy criticized the Centre's dominance of key portfolios including Defence, Home, and Commerce held by leaders from the North, raising concerns about parliamentary representation disparities.
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'Shiva God of poor, Ram of rich': Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's remark draws BJP's ire
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's remarks drew a strong reaction from BJP leader and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who accused the Congress of fostering political divisions.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made strong comments about the BJP and its ideology during an event in Delhi. He said that the BJP has made Lord Ram a political symbol. He described Lord Shiva as the god of the poor and said that Lord Ram is a symbol of the rich, which is why the BJP chants "Jai Shri Ram" and not "Har Har Mahadev."
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