As the nation gears up for the Ram Navami festival on March 27, political tensions rise between the Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Trinamool accuses the BJP of exploiting the festival for political motives, while the BJP criticizes the Trinamool for favoring a specific community in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly election.
Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh expressed concerns over the BJP’s politicization of Lord Ram, stating that while there is no issue with worshipping Lord Ram, the BJP’s actions are solely for political gains. He emphasized that every religion has its own festivals and criticized the BJP for using Lord Ram’s name for electoral benefits.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, addressing a rally in Darjeeling, emphasized inclusivity by stating that every festival belongs to everyone. She highlighted the significance of the Ram Navami festival, denouncing divisive politics and violence while asserting the values of goodness and righteousness associated with Lord Ram’s era.
BJP MLA Bankim Chandra Ghosh accused Mamata Banerjee of favoring the Muslim community over Hindus in West Bengal. Despite challenges, he affirmed that the BJP will conduct Ram Navami puja across the state, including his constituency. Another BJP leader, Shishir Bajoria, criticized the state government for allegedly prioritizing one religion and referenced a controversial statement made by CM Banerjee in 2019.
