Now Reading: BJP alleges fish in Congress Ayodhya event, Khera hits back
-
01
BJP alleges fish in Congress Ayodhya event, Khera hits back
The BJP has accused the Congress of serving non-vegetarian food during a party event in Ayodhya, a charge the Congress has rejected as a bid to distract from serious issues. Congress MP…
The BJP has accused the Congress of serving non-vegetarian food during a party event in Ayodhya, a charge the Congress has rejected as a bid to distract from serious issues. Congress MP Pawan Khera said the accused party leader, Ajay Rai, is a vegetarian and dismissed the BJP's claim as baseless.
The Congress hit back by questioning why the BJP was not addressing exam paper leaks plaguing students. The exchange comes amid heightened political activity in the temple town, which is a key religious site and a focal point of BJP's Hindutva agenda.
BJP leaders alleged that the Congress served fish at a gathering of party workers in the holy city, seen as an affront to local sentiments. Khera called the charge a 'desperate attempt' to divert attention and reaffirmed that the Congress respects all religious traditions.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The war of words between the BJP and Congress over the Ayodhya event marks a familiar pattern of political point-scoring ahead of elections. Ajay Rai, a five-time MLA from Varanasi, has been a vocal critic of the BJP's temple politics, making him a target for the ruling party. The Congress's quick denial and counter-attack on exam paper leaks reflects its strategy to shift focus to governance failures. With the 2024 general elections approaching, such exchanges are likely to intensify. The next flashpoint could be the scheduled release of the Congress's manifesto, which may outline its counter-narrative on religious issues and education.
Source: ndtv.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
