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Part of situation: Political activities of Telangana CM Revanth Reddy (2 clusters)

Revanth Reddy sparks controversy with Lord Ram and Lord Shiva remarks

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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has sparked a significant political controversy following remarks made during a media event in New Delhi. Reddy drew distinctions between religious and regional identities, stating that South Indians are Dravidians and devotees of Lord Shiva, while North Indians are Aryans and devotees of Lord Ram. He further characterized Lord Shiva as the 'God of the poor' and Lord Ram as the 'God of the rich,' suggesting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appropriated Lord Ram as a political symbol.

Reddy also questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders frequently use the slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' but do not similarly chant 'Har Har Mahadev' on public platforms. He alleged that the BJP represents a party of the wealthy.

The BJP has responded with sharp criticism. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar accused the Chief Minister of drawing political lines between deities, while BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari alleged the remarks were an attempt to divide Hindu society for vote-bank politics. Other leaders, including Sudhanshu Trivedi, accused the Congress party of viewing Hinduism through a 'Semitic' lens. The Samajwadi Party also urged the Chief Minister to focus on governance and the underprivileged rather than commenting on matters of faith.

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A. Revanth Reddy · Bandi Sanjay Kumar · Bharatiya Janata Party · Congress · Congress Party · Narendra Modi · Rahul Gandhi · Revanth Reddy · Telangana

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रेवंत रेड्डी की राम-शिव टिप्पणी पर भाजपा का पलटवार [www.hindimilap.com]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Sparks Row: Claims Lord Shiva For Poor And Lord Ram For Rich [www.zoomnews.in]
Cong wants to divide Hindus for Muslim rule: BJP blasts Revanth Reddy over Lord Shiv-Ram remarks [bhaskarlive.in]
Revanth Reddy’s Ram-Shiva Remark Sparks Debate [www.m9.news]
CM Revanth Reddy's 'Ram god of rich, Shiva of poor' remark triggers BJP backlash [munsifdaily.com]
रेवंत रेड्डी का बयान: "शिव गरीबों के और राम अमीरों के भगवान", वीडियो में जाने भाजपा पर लगाया राम को राजनीतिक नैरेटिव से जोड़ने का आरोप [samacharnama.com]
‘Shiva Is God of the Poor, Ram of the Rich’: Revanth’s Controversial Swipe at BJP [www.telugu360.com]
“Lord Ram Is God Of The Rich, Lord Shiva Is God Of The Poor”: Telangana Congress CM Revanth Reddy [thecommunemag.com]
रेवंत रेड्डी के बयान पर भड़के एनडीए नेता, सपा ने भगवान से जुड़े मामलों में न बोलने की दी हिदायत | ????? ?????? ?? ???? ?? ????? ????? ????, ??? ?? ?? ?? ????? ?? ????? ?????? ??? ? ????? ?? ?????? [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
Anyone who worships Lord Shiva while opposing Ram is just like Ravan: BJP on Telangana CM's remarks [www.dtnext.in]
'शिव-राम' पर ऐसा क्या बोल गए तेलंगाना के CM मच गया बवाल, BJP का जोरदार पलटवार [hindi.asianetnews.com]
'शिव गरीबों के भगवान हैं और राम अमीरों के', CM रेवंत रेड्डी के बयान से बढ़ा विवाद [hindi.news18.com]
Revanth Reddy’s Ram And Shiva Remarks Trigger Political Backlash [indtoday.com]
CM Revanth Reddy's 'Ram god of rich, Shiva of poor' remark triggers BJP backlash [www.mangalorean.com]
Revanth Reddy's 'Rich God, Poor God' Remark Draws Fire From BJP For 'Absurd Statement' [news.abplive.com]
‘Ram God of rich, Shiva of poor’: Revanth Reddy’s remarks spark row [www.news9live.com]
Revanth Reddy: Will meet PM as needed to resolve Telangana issues [newsable.asianetnews.com]
‘I will go to Delhi as many times as necessary’: CM Revanth on securing Telangana clearances [newsmeter.in]
रेवंत रेड्डी के बयान पर सियासी घमासान, भाजपा बोली-देश को बांटने की कोशिश, कांग्रेस ने किया बचाव [www.punjabkesari.com]
Speaking as ABVP Karyakarta: Telangana CM Revanth appeals to PM [www.siasat.com]
Telangana CM congratulates archer Chikitha for double gold at Asian Games [www.socialnews.xyz]
भाजपा ने राहुल गांधी को नास्तिक कहते हुए कांग्रेस पर हिंदू समाज को बांटने का आरोप लगाया! [thecsrjournal.in]
Telangana CMs Remarks on Ram and Shiva Spark Political Controversy [udaipurkiran.com]
Revanth Reddy's ‘Ram God of Rich, Shiva of Poor’ Remark Sparks BJP Criticism [yespunjab.com]
Joy, Celebrations in Archer Chikitha’s Family Over Asian Games Feat [www.deccanchronicle.com]
Revanth Reddy’s ‘Ram God Of Rich, Shiva Of Poor’ Remark Draws BJP’s ‘Divide And Rule’ Counter [www.news18.com]
India will see ‘Simon Go Back’ like movement against SIR: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy [www.thenewsminute.com]
'Shiva God Of Poor, Ram God Of Rich': Telangana CM's Remark Triggers Backlash | WATCH [www.timesnownews.com]