BJP, RSS, VHP have hijacked Lord Ram, says former MP V. S. Ugrappa
Former MP V. S. Ugrappa has accused the BJP, RSS, and VHP of exploiting Lord Ram for political gain and failing to address alleged corruption within the Ayodhya Ram temple trust. He also criticized the government's handling of caste certificate issues and electoral roll revisions.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing political tensions in India regarding religious infrastructure management and allegations of political opportunism.
“BJP, RSS and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) have hijacked Lord Ram for political gain,” said V. S. Ugrappa, former MP and Congress leader.
“They have no real devotion to Lord Ram. That is why none of the leaders are talking about the alleged misuse of funds in Ayodhya Ram temple . By their political opportunism, they have insulted Hinduism,” he said in Karwar on July 12.
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