Third Eye: From saints' "mythological" reasons for BJP's Ayodhya loss to Eknath Shinde's bell taunt backfiring

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Arguments by saints, sages:

Saints and sages are giving “mystical” and “mythological” reasons for the ruling party's shocking loss in Ayodhya, from Jagadguru Rambhadracharya calling non-BJP voters “Manthra ke vanshaj” to Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya calling it a “intentional one” to honour a Dalit candidate since Lord Ram ate Shabri's fruits. Paramhans also predicted that Ayodhya MP Awadhesh Prasad, 78, will not be around for too long and the BJP will rule there again.

100-day goals on the radio:

All India Radio is to begin a new radio series titled “Akankshayein”, which, as the name implies, would examine popular hopes and expectations from the new government within its first 100 days. The series is expected to air weekly at prime time on All India Radio and will feature talks with ministers, opposition leaders, government officials, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), among others.

Need to answer the bell question:

Politicians employ rhyming terms in their campaigns, even if they make no sense. While campaigning for party candidate Sanjay Mandlik, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took a dig at Kolhapur Congress leader Satej (Bunty) Patil, stating, “We will ring Bunty's ghanti (bell)”. However, following the Congress candidate's victory in the seat, his supporters have attacked Shinde by putting up posters in Kolhapur with a photo of a massive bell with the slogan «How do you like the bell ringing now»?