May 22nd 2024.
In a recent statement, Sagarika Ghose, a Trinamool Congress leader, expressed her concern over comments made by BJP's Puri candidate Sambit Patra. Patra's remark about 'Lord Jagannath' has caused hurt and disappointment among millions of people. Ghose accused the ruling party of using religion for political gain.
The controversy began when Patra stated that Odisha's most revered deity, Lord Jagannath, is a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, he later clarified that it was a slip of the tongue and he meant to say that the prime minister is an ardent 'bhakt' of Lord Jagannath.
Ghose criticized the BJP for their arrogance and egoism, stating that nothing reveals it more than comparing PM Modi to God. She questioned the kind of politics the BJP is trying to pursue, calling it the politics of devotion and bhakti. Ghose also quoted Ambedkar, saying that this kind of political approach leads to degradation.
According to Ghose, this is not the first time the BJP has compared PM Modi to a deity. She mentioned other instances where BJP leaders have equated him to Lord Krishna and a photo of him leading Lord Ram into a temple during the Ram Mandir ceremony. She believes that this kind of behavior shows how the BJP is trying to portray Modi as a divine figure, almost like a god.
The TMC leader expressed her shock at the BJP's tactics, stating that they have lost touch with reality. She accused the party of exploiting the faith of millions for their own political agenda.
Ghose also addressed Patra's apology and announcement of a three-day fast as penance for his comments. She emphasized that the BJP's attempt to use religion for political gain is unacceptable, especially when it involves a matter of faith for millions like the Ram Mandir. She believes that the BJP is creating religious divides and exploiting people's beliefs for their own benefit.
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