Amidst the unfolding narrative of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Nagaland, Rahul Gandhi, in the midst of a briefing, characterizes the forthcoming January 22 Ram temple ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony as an event orchestrated by the BJP-RSS coalition.

 

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday hit out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for calling the Ram temple consecration ceremony

It seems like the statement is expressing a negative opinion about Rahul Gandhi and suggesting that he may be disconnected from the realities of the people of India. The speaker, Chandrasekhar, implies that the people of India are wise enough to understand Rahul Gandhi’s politics and that they will decide how to respond to him. The mention of Sam Pitroda and the reference to it being a “deeply felt emotional issue for crores of Indians” suggest that there may be a disagreement or controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi’s stance on a particular issue.

 

The statement suggests that there is a disagreement between Rahul Gandhi and the minister regarding the Ram temple ceremony in Ayodhya. The minister is asserting that Rahul Gandhi believes he can manipulate people’s faith, implying a lack of respect for religious sentiments. The minister emphasizes that people will visit the Ram temple out of deep faith and not due to any external manipulation.

 

The context seems to revolve around Rahul Gandhi’s characterization of the January 22 Ram temple ceremony as a BJP-RSS event. Gandhi accuses the BJP and RSS of turning the event into a political function, leading to his decision not to attend. The minister, in response, defends the significance of the ceremony, stating that people’s faith is the driving force behind their visit to the Ram temple.

 

The absence of top Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former chief Sonia Gandhi, and party’s floor leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, from the consecration ceremony is also mentioned, indicating a notable political divide on the matter.