More than lord Ram, Narendra Modi is visible in Ayodhya: RJD veteran Shivanand Tiwari

RJD leader criticizes PM Modi's involvement in Ayodhya Ram Temple, accusing him of erasing achievements of marginalized groups.

Senior leader and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national vice-president Shivanand Tiwari on January 12 came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the inauguration of Ayodhya Ram Temple.

Mr. Tiwari claimed that more than lord Ram, Mr. Modi is visible in Ayodhya. He alleged that Hindutva and Ram Mandir are a conspiracy to erase the achievements made by the backward, Dalit and deprived groups through the social justice movement in the country. He accused Mr. Modi of implementing the agenda of Hindutva activists despite being born in a backward class family.

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He pointed out that the Prime Minister’s ideological upbringing was in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Sangh does not believe in the country’s constitution and democracy.

“They are celebrating the consecration ceremony of the half-built temple and the Modi government is flouting the constitution by using government resources without any hesitation. They have nothing to do with religion and taking people in the direction of spreading hatred in society and creating a violent environment in the name of Maryada Purushottam Ram. Such things are not the work of religion rather it is a lie and deception. Ayodhya or Ram temple is not their religious goal. Rather, it is a political ritual to regain power with the help of Ram as his government has failed in every aspect,” he said. 

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Mr. Tiwari noted that all four Shankaracharyas had distanced themselves from the political rituals by not attending the celebration. He asked the BJP to show some courage to declare them anti-Hindu.