Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing criticism against Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole for his recent comments regarding the Ram Temple inauguration, questioning whether such leaders have the right to be in politics. Patole’s statement, suggesting the need for purification rituals at the Ram Temple, sparked controversy.
Addressing a rally in Odisha’s Bargarh, Modi referenced President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to the Ram Temple, where she sought blessings for the country’s welfare. Modi highlighted that Patole’s remarks came shortly after the President’s visit, condemning the Congress leader’s stance as an insult to both the country and tribal society.
Expressing his dismay, Modi called for strict action against the Congress, urging for the forfeiture of their deposits on all seats as a consequence of insulting President Droupadi Murmu and, by extension, the nation’s dignity.
During the rally, Modi further accused the Congress of attempting to amend the Constitution to divert reservation rights from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to serve their own political interests.
“Critically, Modi emphasized the role of an Adivasi woman as the guardian of the Indian Constitution, highlighting his own background as an OBC Prime Minister. He reassured the marginalized communities, promising to safeguard their reservation rights,” he added.
Modi’s remarks underscored the charged political atmosphere, with the Ram Temple inauguration and reservation policies emerging as focal points of contention between the ruling BJP and opposition parties like the Congress. As the electoral landscape evolves, such confrontations are likely to shape the narrative leading up to the upcoming elections.
