Opposition slams Narayan Rane for his remarks on Shankaracharyas
The Hindu
The Opposition in Maharashtra attacked Union Minister Narayan Rane for his remarks on the Shankaracharyas, sought his dismissal from the Narendra Modi government and demanded an apology from the BJP.
The Opposition in Maharashtra attacked Union Minister Narayan Rane for his remarks on the Shankaracharyas, sought his dismissal from the Narendra Modi government and demanded an apology from the BJP.
Speaking in Palghar, Mr. Rane had suggested that the Shankaracharyas bless the Ram Temple instead of criticising it, and accused them of viewing Prime Minister Modi and the BJP through a political lens.
“No one could do it till now. Mr. Modi and the BJP took it up and a temple is being built. Should they bless the temple or criticise it? It means Shankaracharyas look at Mr. Modi and the BJP through a political prism. This temple is not built on politics but on religion. Ram is our God,” Mr. Rane said.
The Union Minister said the Shankaracharyas should tell “what is their contribution to the Hindu religion.”
Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut condemned Mr. Rane for “insulting Hinduism” and demanded an apology from the BJP before January 22, the day of the Ram Temple idol consecration ceremony.
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