BY MOHAMMAD TARIQUE SALEEM
Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav continuously attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the controversy surrounding the reported theft of donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has severely damaged the party’s credibility both in India and abroad. Addressing the recent press conference, Akhilesh Yadav made a striking political remark, saying, “Ramji hi bjp ko laye theh aur Ramji hi bjp ko le jayenge” (It was Lord Ram who brought the BJP to power, and it will be Lord Ram who takes the BJP away).
The statement underscored his claim that the BJP, which has long associated its political identity with the Ram Temple movement, now faces public anger over allegations linked to the temple’s donation funds. He alleged that reports of “offerings, donations and temple funds being stolen” have spread across the world, leaving followers of Sanatan Dharma deeply distressed. According to him, devotees living in different countries who contributed financially to the Ram Temple are feeling hurt and embarrassed by the controversy.
He claimed that the issue has sparked widespread anger within the global Sanatan community, as it not only affects religious sentiments but also tarnishes India’s reputation. He further argued that the controversy has wider economic implications. According to the Samajwadi Party chief, international investors are becoming increasingly cautious because they fear a loss of institutional credibility. “If a government cannot safeguard the donation box of its own deity, what assurance can it provide to those investing their money in the country?” he remarked, questioning the government’s reliability.
Akhilesh Yadav asserted that the BJP government has lost its religious, cultural, political and economic credibility. He alleged that the incident has weakened public trust and raised serious concerns about accountability and governance. Stressing that faith should never be exploited for political gain, he said that any irregularity involving a place of worship is unacceptable and demands complete transparency.
The remarks are expected to intensify the political debate ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with opposition parties seeking to corner the BJP over issues of governance and accountability. The BJP has consistently maintained its commitment to protecting religious institutions and has rejected opposition allegations on several occasions. The controversy surrounding the Ayodhya Ram Temple donations has now emerged as a significant political flashpoint, with both the ruling party and the opposition likely to continue trading charges as the issue unfolds.
