Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has recently spoken out against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing its leaders of using religious actions for political benefit. During a public rally in Madhya Pradesh, Kharge questioned whether simple religious acts could solve serious problems like poverty. This criticism came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah was seen participating in a religious dip at the Triveni Sangam, a sacred river confluence.
Kharge specifically pointed out what he described as BJP leaders “competing to take a dip for the cameras.” He suggested that their actions are more about creating a public image than demonstrating real faith. He believes that these religious displays are used by the BJP as a substitute for actual work to help people who are struggling. The Congress leader expressed his unhappiness with this tactic.
Furthermore, Kharge made his points at the ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’ rally. This rally focused on the idea that the BJP takes advantage of the poor. According to Kharge, BJP leaders engage in these religious shows, like bathing in the Ganges River, only to be seen by the public. He questioned whether such religious displays could actually fix the issues facing the country’s poor population.
This recent criticism from Kharge highlights a continuing argument about how religion should be used in politics. He directly questioned whether religious acts really help people. Instead, he emphasized that concrete actions are needed to solve issues like poverty. He also directly challenged the BJP, asking, “Will poverty end by taking a dip in the Ganga?” Kharge’s words reveal the ongoing political tension between India’s main political parties as they battle for public support.