Congress Rejects BJP Charge on Ayodhya Event Amid Evacuation Row
· India · NDTV, Hindustan Times, The Hindu
The BJP accused the opposition of misusing an Ayodhya event, a charge that Congress MP Pawan Khera rejected as a diversion from issues like exam paper leaks. Khera defended attendee Ajay Rai, noting Rai is a vegetarian and dismissing the BJP's framing. The controversy centers on the BJP's demand for an evacuation certificate, which it claims was falsified, while the Congress calls the move politically motivated. The dispute reflects ongoing tensions ahead of key state elections, with both sides trading barbs over governance and public priorities. No official response from the Ayodhya administration has been reported yet.
Why it matters
Escalating clashes over religious events and civic procedures in Uttar Pradesh risk inflaming communal tensions and distracting from pressing voter concerns like education and public services. The episode underscores how local disputes can be weaponized for partisan gain ahead of elections.
Read the original report — NDTV
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