Political Clash Erupts Between BJP and AAP Over Religious Sentiments
NEW DELHI: A heated political clash erupted between the BJP and AAP on Tuesday as BJP’s Delhi unit president, Virendra Sachdeva, accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of “insulting” Lord Ram and Sita by misquoting the Ramayan. This accusation has intensified the political drama ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February 5.
BJP’s Allegations
Sachdeva began a fast as an act of absolution, criticizing Kejriwal as a “Chunavi Hindu” (seasonal Hindu) who invokes religious sentiments only during elections. He referred to Kejriwal’s rally remarks, where he attributed Sita’s abduction to Ravan disguised as a golden deer, stating, “It is regrettable that Chunavi Hindus like Arvind Kejriwal narrate inaccurate stories out of ignorance, hurting Hindu sentiments.” BJP leaders emphasized that in the Ramayan, it was ‘Marich,’ not Ravan, who appeared as the golden deer.
AAP Hits Back
Kejriwal dismissed the BJP’s claims, alleging that they were defending Ravan. “They have so much love for Ravan; they must have demonic tendencies,” he remarked. Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia also criticized the BJP on social media, accusing them of justifying their “false narratives” by invoking Ravan.
Context of the Clash
This war of words comes as both parties prepare for the high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections. The BJP has frequently targeted Kejriwal over alleged disrespect for Hindu traditions, while AAP has countered with accusations of the BJP manipulating religious sentiments for political gains. With voting just weeks away, the rhetoric between the two parties is likely to intensify, leaving the capital’s electorate caught in the crossfire of religious symbolism and political mudslinging.
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