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In the politics of Uttar Pradesh, once again the temperature has become very high regarding the temple and darshan of Lord Shri Ram. The case of Samajwadi Party national president and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya to have darshan of Ram Lalla has created a stir in the political circles of the state. When statements came out from the state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other BJP leaders on this entire incident, senior Samajwadi Party leader and MP Ram Gopal Yadav retaliated in very strong words. A sharp question by Ram Gopal Yadav has created a stir in the political circles, in which he has directly asked why the Chief Minister is getting stomach ache due to Akhilesh Yadav going to the temple. Ever since this statement came to light, the war of words between the ruling party and the opposition has intensified and discussions on new political equations have started every day.
Complete round of Akhilesh Yadav’s Ayodhya visit and BJP’s reactions
There is talk in the political circles that whenever big leaders of the opposition party visit religious places or especially the Ram temple in Ayodhya, there is an earthquake in the politics of the state. Recently, when Akhilesh Yadav reached Ayodhya and had darshan of Ram Lalla and offered prayers, the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders termed it as political posturing and opportunistic politics. BJP leaders said that the Samajwadi Party has always been against Sanatan culture and the construction of Ram temple and now it is reaching the temple considering political gains and losses. Amidst all these statements and criticisms, the strategists and leaders of Samajwadi Party decided to take an aggressive stance instead of being defensive and in this sequence, this sharp statement of Ram Gopal Yadav came out which increased the political temperature further.
‘Why does Yogi ji have stomach ache?’ Ram Gopal Yadav’s direct and sharp attack
Senior party leader Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav expressed his views openly in front of the media and expressed deep objection to the statements of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Raising the question in a very sharp manner, he said whether any one political party or particular person has a monopoly on Lord Ram? Ram Gopal Yadav said in blunt words that Akhilesh Yadav is a Hindu, Sanatani and has deep faith in Lord Ram, hence he does not need anyone’s certificate. He taunted and said that when an opposition leader goes to pay obeisance in the court of God, then why does the Chief Minister and his entire party start facing problems and why do they start having stomach pain. This statement of Ram Gopal Yadav has given rise to a new debate from social media to political circles, where supporters and opponents are putting forward their arguments.
Far reaching impact on temple politics and upcoming elections
In the politics of Uttar Pradesh, religion and development have always been the biggest weapons to overcome the electoral dilemma. As political activities are intensifying in the state, every party is busy sharpening its strategy. This stance of Samajwadi Party is clearly indicating that instead of remaining in a defensive posture on Hindutva and religious issues, the party now wants to aggressively present its religious and social identity among the public. Analysts believe that such statements can completely polarize the political environment of the state, which can have a direct impact on the upcoming elections. The general public and voters are also watching these political debates very closely, where along with development issues, politics of faith also remains the center point.
