The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi is currently engaged in a protest against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal. The BJP alleges that Kejriwal has misrepresented the Ramayana and shown disrespect to Lord Ram and Sita, important figures in Hinduism. Consequently, the BJP’s Delhi president, Virendra Sachdeva, has initiated a fast as a form of protest against Kejriwal’s statements. The BJP is demanding an apology, claiming that Kejriwal’s words are an insult to the religious figures.
In response to the BJP’s accusations, Kejriwal has strongly defended himself and turned the tables on his critics. He claims that the BJP is effectively defending Ravana, a demon king who opposed Lord Ram in the Ramayana. Furthermore, Kejriwal has labeled the BJP leaders as having “demonic tendencies,” escalating the conflict further. Instead of backing down, Kejriwal has used the criticism to attack the BJP. This situation shows the intense rivalry between the two political parties.
The verbal clashes between the BJP and AAP have become increasingly frequent and involve many issues. Kejriwal’s statement that “The BJP was protesting against me in the honor of Ravana” has fueled the fire. This remark aims to portray the BJP’s actions as support for evil. The public back-and-forth highlights how religious stories are used in politics, especially during the lead-up to elections. This ongoing feud is likely to remain a dominant theme in Delhi politics.