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Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File photo / shutterstock)
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said that it is shameful that the Prime Minister has made such a comparison which is an insult to crores of devotees of Lord Hanuman.
Congress accused the Prime Minister on Tuesday Narendra Modi By comparing Lord Hanuman with Bajrang Dal, he hurt the religious sentiments of the devotees and demanded an apology from them.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said that it is shameful that the Prime Minister has made such a comparison which is an insult to crores of devotees of Lord Hanuman.
“The Prime Minister is insulting our faith in Lord Hanuman. He should apologize to the nation as he has hurt our religious sentiments as well as that of crores of devotees of Bajrang Bali. No one has asked the Prime Minister to insult Bajrang Bali. not given the right.” he told reporters.
Taking out a copy of the devotional hymn Hanuman Chalisa from his pocket, he said, “Can Bajrang Dal be compared to Lord Bajrangi? Will we tolerate this? We will not tolerate this insult. They are insulting our Bajrang Bali ji.” How can you do that?” Congress is committed to take strong and decisive action against individuals and organizations like Bajrang Dal and Popular Front of India (PFI) “spreading hatred” between communities on the basis of caste and religion, the party said in its election manifesto. 10 May Karnataka assembly elections were released on Tuesday.
Action would include a “ban” on such organisations, the party promised.
The BJP accused the Congress of “insulting” Lord Hanuman by promising to ban Bajrang Dal.
Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala alleged that the Prime Minister and his allies refuse to speak about scams under the BJP’s “40 per cent commission” government and are only looking for excuses to polarise.
He said that Lord Hanuman represents purity and reverence and commitment to duty and is a symbol of service and sacrifice.
“Comparing Lord Hanuman with any person or organization is an insult and PM is hurting the sentiments of lakhs of devotees of Hanuman ji. Of course, these canards were manufactured in the factory of self-styled godman Chanakya BL Santosh.” He said while taunting BJP’s National General Secretary Santosh.
“The Prime Minister should apologize for comparing Lord Hanuman with Bajrang Dal. Millions of Hanuman devotees will fight this with determination…For Modi ji and the BJP, every election is about religion rather than answering the core issues of corruption.” It’s about division on grounds.” There is abysmal inflation, rampant unemployment, ugly and unacceptable accumulation of wealth and an atmosphere of hatred all around.
He alleged, “The Constitution and the law are clear – action should be taken against any person or organization spreading hatred or enmity as per the law. It is the duty of the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister to follow Raj Dharma, but they refuse to do so.” Are.”
He said the people of Karnataka are ready to defeat the ’40 per cent commission’ government.
The Congress has accused the BJP government in Karnataka of indulging in large-scale corruption and “taking 40 per cent commission in all kinds of work done by the government”.
Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram said, when did ‘Bajrang Dal’ become ‘Bajrang Bali’? The BJP has a special talent for twisting words and facts. Without distorting the manifesto words.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress for its promise to ban Bajrang Dal in its Karnataka election manifesto. He termed it as the party’s attempt to lock up those who worship Lord Hanuman. Gave.
He claimed that the Congress had earlier banned Lord Ram and now it wants to ban those who chant ‘Jai Bajrang Bali’ (Victory to Lord Hanuman).
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