Controversy Erupts Over TMC MP Kirti Azads Remarks on Lord Ram

New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : The political landscape in New Delhi was shaken on November 11 when Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kirti Azad made controversial remarks about Lord Ram and vowed never to visit the Ayodhya temple. His statements drew sharp criticism from leaders across various political and religious backgrounds.

The uproar began during a media interaction when Azad questioned the integrity and morality of Lord Ram, attributing the exile of Sita to him. He explicitly stated that he does not regard Ram as his deity and declared, “I will never go to Ayodhya.” His comments about Sita’s exile have sparked intense political backlash.

Azad challenged the notion that Ram is the only deity worthy of worship among millions in India. He referenced Sita’s trial by fire, stating, “Despite her proving her purity, Ram abandoned her.” He emphasized his connection to Mithila, Sita’s homeland, and expressed deep concern over her treatment, asking, “Is this how we should conduct ourselves? What lessons should we learn from this?”

He also mentioned his devotion to Goddess Kali, noting that he regularly visits the Kamakhya Temple. In response, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad condemned Azad’s comments as “inappropriate and disgraceful,” emphasizing that such remarks about any deity are unacceptable.

Devesh Acharya, a priest from Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya, criticized the TMC and its MPs, suggesting they have lost their mental balance. He stated that someone who cannot respect Lord Ram cannot truly be a devotee of Goddess Durga.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) labeled Azad’s remarks as blasphemous, arguing that while the world is drawn to the ideals and principles embodied by Lord Ram, TMC MPs are attempting to insult the Hindu deity.

Tensions continue to rise as the political and religious communities react to these provocative comments.