Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh visited Ayodhya on Thursday to pray at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Singh, a senior Congress leader, emphasized that he had never opposed the temple’s construction and had even made donations to the temple trust. On the occasion of Ram Navami, he extended his best wishes to all and expressed his intention to visit Hanumangarhi and Ramlala for prayers.
Singh clarified his personal stance amidst the Congress party’s historical position against the Ram Temple construction. He highlighted that he had contributed Rs 1,10,000 towards the temple and emphasized that his visit was not politically motivated. The visit has sparked political debates between the BJP and Congress, with criticisms and counterarguments exchanged over Singh’s actions and the timing of his visit.
The BJP criticized Singh for not attending the Ram Temple consecration ceremony earlier, accusing him of missing an opportunity. BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma took a dig at Singh, urging him to pay homage to the martyrs of 1992 during his temple visit. Sharma emphasized the significance of recognizing Lord Ram beyond mythology and praised Singh’s presence at the temple.
In response to the BJP’s criticism, Congress leaders defended Singh, asserting that his faith and contributions to the temple construction should not be doubted. Party spokesperson Jitendra Mishra dismissed the political nature of the remarks and reiterated Singh’s commitment to the temple cause.
