Posted 1/12/2024, 11:04:16 AM
Congress to Skip Ayodhya Event, Sparks Row with BJP over Temple Politics Before Polls
- Congress chief Kharge won't attend Ayodhya event on Jan 22, calls it BJP "conspiracy" to raise Ram Temple issue before polls
- Kharge says hurting any religion not Congress intention, but questions PM on tackling unemployment and inflation
- Congress criticizes BJP for attacking it over skipping event when 4 Shankaracharyas also not attending
- Congress says it's not declining visit but won't attend Jan 22 event with PM Modi and RSS chief
- BJP attacks Congress as "anti-Hindu" for skipping event; Congress calls temple inauguration before polls for electoral gain