Stories
UP Elections 2027: Why Congress Played 'Har Har Mahadev' Card Against 'Jai Shri Ram'?
- •A war has erupted between Congress and BJP over Lord Ram and Lord Shiva before the UP elections 2027.
- •Telangana CM Revanth Reddy stated, 'Lord Ram is the god of the rich, while Lord Shiva is the god of the poor.'
- •BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi retaliated, accusing Congress of trying to divide Hindu society and even gods.
- •Congress's move is a strategic calculation to counter BJP's aggressive Hindutva and the 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan.
- •This statement could ignite a new game of religious, cultural, and regional polarization in the 2027 UP elections.
Key Questions Answered
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated in Delhi on September 29, 2026, that Lord Ram is the god of the rich while Lord Shiva is the god of the poor, claiming that the BJP has hijacked Lord Ram and represents the wealthy class, whereas they are devotees of Lord Shiva and follow the Dravidian tradition.
BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi strongly retaliated, accusing the Congress party of trying to divide Hindu society and even the gods, while branding Rahul Gandhi as an atheist. BJP leaders further stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi represents Kashi Vishwanath and argued that such comments insult Sanatan Dharma.
The 'Ram versus Shiva' narrative could significantly influence Uttar Pradesh politics ahead of the 2027 assembly elections by triggering intense religious polarization. While the opposition may use it to debate economic inequality, the BJP can leverage the remarks to mobilize Ram devotees from various castes and label the opposition as anti-Hindu.
