New Delhi, July 15: Sanjay Nishad, a cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh government and the national president of the Nishad Party, has dismissed opposition claims regarding the Ram Temple donation theft as baseless. He emphasized that legal action will be taken against the guilty parties, ensuring that no innocent individuals will face harassment.
In a recent conversation, Nishad stated that the opposition is consistently making unfounded allegations regarding the donation theft. He accused them of engaging in mere rhetoric, poster campaigns, and press conferences, which is why the public has distanced itself from them.
He drew an analogy, saying that if a theft occurs in a palace, the thief is punished, not the builders or residents. Similarly, if there is a theft related to the Ram Temple, action will be taken against the culprits after an investigation, rather than questioning the integrity of those involved in temple construction or the faith of millions of devotees.
Nishad reiterated that the Yogi government has already made it clear that anyone found guilty will not be spared. He stated that the country operates under the Constitution, and the severity of the crime will determine the punishment.
Regarding the second report from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on the Ram Temple donation theft, Nishad remarked that investigations are a constitutional and confidential process. He advised against speculation before the report is released. He explained that investigations must be completed first, followed by analysis, before the government and administration make necessary decisions. If needed, the report will be presented in court and to the public. Thus, making comments before the investigation concludes is inappropriate.
Nishad stressed the importance of transparency in the use of public funds. He proposed that strict and uniform laws should be established not only for temple trusts but also for the Waqf Board, churches, gurdwaras, and all other religious institutions regarding their financial transactions. He suggested that the income and expenditure of all religious institutions should be made available online, so the public can see how funds for religious and social activities are utilized.
On the Gyanvapi issue, he urged leaders of the Samajwadi Party to take initiative. He noted that the ‘Yaduvanshi’ community considers itself descendants of Lord Krishna, and thus they should lead in matters related to Krishna temples.
Nishad advocated for judicial resolution in disputes where claims of temples being demolished to build mosques arise. He emphasized the need for a permanent solution to such contentious issues to maintain social harmony. He highlighted that just as the court’s decision was respected in the Ram Temple case, similar respect should be afforded to judicial decisions in other matters.
Supporting the decision to ban non-vegetarian food in all 18 hostels of King George Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, Nishad stated that a balanced diet can provide all necessary nutrients through vegetarian food.
He explained that medical science indicates the body requires proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fats, and water. If these elements are adequately supplied through a balanced vegetarian diet, meat consumption is unnecessary.
He claimed that some scientific studies have linked meat consumption to various health issues. He urged that in a country like India, where grains, lentils, and other nutritious foods are abundantly available, promoting a healthy lifestyle should be prioritized.
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