In a recent public rally in Udhampur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a compelling statement on the Ram Mandir issue, a topic that has been at the center of political and cultural discourse in India.
PM Modi asserted, “Congress says Ram Mandir is an election issue for BJP. I want to say that Ram Mandir was never an election issue, nor it will ever become an election issue.” This statement is seen as a clear attempt to separate the issue of Ram Mandir from the electoral politics and to emphasize its cultural and historical significance.
The Prime Minister reminded the audience of the long-standing struggle for the Ram temple, which predates the formation of the BJP. He highlighted the resilience of the Indian people who fought to protect their religious places from foreign invaders.
In a pointed critique of the Congress and its allies, PM Modi said, “The leaders of Congress and its allies lived in big bungalows but when it came to changing the tent of Ram Lalla, they used to turn their backs.” This statement is seen as a critique of the perceived neglect of the issue by the opposition parties.
The Prime Minister’s address in Udhampur is part of his ongoing engagement with the public on issues of national importance. His remarks on the Ram Mandir issue are expected to strike a chord with a large section of the population who view the issue as a matter of national pride and cultural identity.
As the country continues to grapple with the complexities of the Ram Mandir issue, PM Modi’s statement serves as a reminder of the cultural and historical significance of the issue, beyond the realm of electoral politics. His address in Udhampur is seen as a clarion call for cultural unity and national pride.