It is well-known fact that the Bharatiya Janata Party has harped on religious sentiments to win voters. In a new twist to its religious politics, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath who is a prominent leader in the BJP, spoke at a rally in Rajasthan’s Alwar and made some controversial statements.
Speaking to BJP Karyakartas in Alwar district, he said: “Hanuman was was a forest dweller, deprived and a Dalit. Despite being a Dalit, he worked to unit all Indian communities together, irrespective of the Geography or region. This was his determination to fulfil Lord Ram’s wish. Like him, we too should not rest until our wish is fulfilled.”
Additionally, he said that people of “Alwar district are Ram Bhakts and hence, should not vote for Ravana (Congress).” These comments have raked up a row among political parties and the Congress has alleged that BJP’s divisive tactics will do more harm to people. On the other hand, several Brahmin communities from across the country have condemned Yogi’s remarks and said that it is shameful to listen to such statements from Uttar Pradesh CM who is getting political mileage out of religious figures.
Recently, Yogi landed in other controversies when he stated during Diwali that he will construct a Statue of Ram taller than that of Sardar Patel’s Statue of Unity. He has also recently renamed Faizabad district’s name to Ayodhya and landed in trouble for unnecessarily disturbing communal harmony in the state.
Going by UP CM’s recent remarks and controversies, it is evident that BJP is trying to use its “divide and conquer” strategy on voters. It would be better if BJP chooses to focus on the development rather than practising divisive politics that will divide the country further!
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