The political landscape in India has always been intricately linked with cultural and religious events, and the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is no exception. However, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has raised eyebrows by accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of turning this sacred occasion into a political spectacle.#WATCH | Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, I had said that Congress will have to start from zero, I did not say that Congress is zero. Congress does not have a single MP in Maharashtra. We had 18 MPs but some left and weve 6 MPs now. Our alliance is there with Congress and… pic.twitter.com/qkU6eYc2bp— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena leader, criticising BJP, has alleged that they are using the Ram Mandir inauguration as a platform for their political agenda. Raut goes a step further by suggesting that the BJP might soon declare Lord Ram as their election candidate.Also read: Ram Janmabhoomi: Historical significance of AyodhyaThe long-anticipated inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22 has been clouded by political controversy. This event holds immense cultural significance for millions, but it seems to have become entangled in the web of political manoeuvres.PM Modi inaugurated the newly developed state-of-the art airport in Ayodhya today. Dont Miss: Ram Mandir Ayodhya: PM Modi To Start Transformative Projects, Infrastructural MarvelsMeanwhile, in a scathing remark, Sanjay Raut claimed that the Ram Mandir inauguration is being treated as a BJP event rather than a national one. He accuses the BJP of holding rallies and campaigning extensively for the function, questioning the purity of their intentions.Lord Ram as BJPs election candidateRauts critique takes a satirical turn as he suggests that the BJP might go so far as to announce Lord Ram as their candidate for upcoming elections. Responding to queries about the invitation to the consecration ceremony, Raut quips that the only thing left is for the BJP to officially declare Lord Ram as their candidate. While acknowledging the significance of the Ram Temple, Raut, however, hinted at Uddhav Thackerays attendance. Do Read: A Glimpse of Divinity: Unveiling First Look of Ayodhyas Ram MandirRaut contended that the BJPs extensive campaigning is a deliberate attempt to divert public attention from pressing national issues such as unemployment and inflation. This assertion sheds light on the broader political strategy that Raut believes the BJP is employing.
