Ram temple consecration was not a BJP event: JP Nadda
economictimes.indiatimes.comBJP Chief JP Nadda underlined in the Rajya Sabha during the debate on construction of the Ram temple and its consecration on Saturday that those alleging that it was a party event are mistaken as the ceremony was performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and no leader from his organisation was present. Those who had avoided the program appear to be in the “neither here nor there” category.
The discussion on the resolution moved by BJP member Sudhanshu Trivedi saw the participation of members from different parties, with some charging that while Lord Ram belongs to and is revered by everybody the ruling party has politicised the issue for its own electoral benefit. The Opposition alleged that attempts have been made all along to use the issue to create fissures.
Nadda and Leader of the House Piyush Goyal, as well as other BJP members, heaped praise on Modi for the whole movement. “We (BJP) had decided in our Palampur conclave in 1989 that we will clear the way for the construction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya but some people tried to create roadblocks,” Nadda said, adding that as president of the BJP youth wing he was witness to and suffered the police action, jail, and other hardships along with other supporters.
“The Sanatan Dharma also showed immense patience and followed all maryadas (principles) during the struggle. We did not try to take any political advantage out of this issue. No political statement was made by BJP from the court verdict to the Shilanyas to the consecration. This issue was a matter of
