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Revanth Reddy's 'Shiva for Poor, Ram for Rich' Comment Sparks Political Firestorm
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News18•29-09-2026, 18:09
Revanth Reddy's 'Shiva for Poor, Ram for Rich' Comment Sparks Political Firestorm
- •Telangana CM Revanth Reddy stated Lord Shiva is the "God of the poor" and Lord Ram is the "God of the rich" at a New Delhi media conclave on September 28.
- •Reddy accused the BJP of "stealing" Lord Ram and converting him into a political symbol.
- •The comments have drawn strong condemnation from the BJP, who allege the Chief Minister is attempting to divide Hindu traditions socially and geographically.
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy asserted that Lord Shiva is the god of the poor while Lord Ram is the god of the rich, accusing the BJP of converting Lord Ram into a political symbol.
The BJP strongly condemned the remarks, accusing the Chief Minister of attempting to socially and geographically divide Hindu traditions with divisive political symbolism.
The Chief Minister made the controversial comments on September 28 at a media conclave event in New Delhi.
