‘They Opposed Pran-Pratishtha…’: PM Modi Slams Congress Over Ram Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress during a massive rally in Rajasthan’s Pushkar, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election. He accused the Congress of opposing the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple to such an extent that they expelled a party member who attended the event.

मतदान से पहले ही विपक्ष हार मान चुका है। राजस्थान के अजमेर में मेरे परिवारजनों का उमड़ा ये हुजूम साफ संकेत है कि हम तीसरी बार भी भारी बहुमत से सरकार बनाने जा रहे हैं।https://t.co/62fdKp1FuU

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2024

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi questioned the appropriateness of opposing such a significant religious ceremony and highlighted the expulsion of Congress members who participated in the event. He also pointed out the upcoming celebration of Ram Navami and challenged anyone to oppose it.

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— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2024

Furthermore, PM Modi highlighted the significance of the day, coinciding with the establishment anniversary of the BJP on April 6. He emphasized the party’s commitment to building a new India, drawing parallels with the creator Brahmaji.

PM Modi reiterated the BJP’s dedication to Rajasthan’s development and expressed solidarity with the people’s aspirations, pledging to realize their dreams by 2047.

Rajasthan is scheduled to go to the polls in two phases, with the first phase covering 12 Lok Sabha seats on April 19, and the second phase covering the remaining 13 seats on April 26.

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In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP secured 24 out of 25 seats, with the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party winning one seat. Similarly, in the 2014 Lok Sabha election, the BJP swept all 25 parliamentary constituencies in the state.

The general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be conducted in seven phases beginning April 19. Nearly 97 crore voters are eligible to participate in the electoral process. The counting of votes for all 543 Lok Sabha seats is scheduled for June 4.