BJP chief hits out at SP, Congress over Ram Temple issue

BJP president Nitin Nabin has criticized the Congress and Samajwadi Party for their historical stance on the Ram Temple movement. He accused these parties of insulting Sanatan Dharma and vowed that the BJP would protect the temple's sanctity.
Why it matters
The statement underscores the continued use of religious and cultural identity as a central pillar of political discourse in India.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Sunday (July 5, 2026) hit out at the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) over the Ram Temple issue , accusing them of having a history of insulting Sanatan Dharma and opposing the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
The article focuses heavily on the BJP's narrative and rhetoric, framing the opposition as 'anti-Hindu' without providing a counter-perspective.
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