Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Criticizes Opposition Amid Ayodhya Visit

Ayodhya, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Ayodhya to pay his respects to Ram Lalla. During his trip, he took a strong stance against the opposition and the protests led by the Cockroach People’s Party in Delhi. Sarma asserted that governments are changed through votes, not through threats or intimidation.

Following a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal, Sarma expressed his sorrow over the incident but assured that the government took swift action to manage the situation and provide medical care to those affected. He acknowledged the tragedy but noted that the prompt measures taken by the government offered some solace to the grieving families.

Regarding the opposition’s protests, Sarma remarked that the turnout was not significant, estimating only 5,000 to 10,000 participants. He stated that while the opposition has some support, the ruling party’s numbers far exceed theirs. He encouraged supporters to come out in full force across districts to demonstrate their strength.

Sarma dismissed the relevance of opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav, questioning his prominence in national discussions. He remarked, “Who is this scholar? He is not a topic of conversation in the country.” He also referenced Yadav’s past actions, implying that his reputation is tainted.

On the topic of religion, Sarma emphasized that no one can tarnish the sanctity of the Ram temple, asserting that Lord Ram will always remain in the hearts of Hindus. He expressed a deep sense of devotion after visiting Ram Lalla, stating that it inspires repeated visits.

In response to allegations from the opposition, he clarified that elections are not fought on the basis of Ram but added that as long as adversaries like Babur exist, figures like Ram, Lakshman, and Hanuman will persist in the cultural narrative. He challenged the opposition to refrain from invoking Babur if they find it difficult to mention Ram.