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Telangana CM's Ram-Shiva Remarks Spark Row, BJP Alleges Divisive Politics
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News18•29-09-2026, 15:06
Telangana CM's Ram-Shiva Remarks Spark Row, BJP Alleges Divisive Politics
- •Telangana CM Revanth Reddy ignited a political controversy by contrasting Lord Ram and Lord Shiva.
- •Reddy claimed Lord Ram symbolizes the wealthy, while Lord Shiva represents the poor.
- •The BJP retaliated sharply, accusing the Congress of engaging in divisive politics.
- •The BJP has demanded an apology from CM Revanth Reddy for his remarks.
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ignited a political controversy during a conclave by contrasting Lord Shiva as the deity of the poor with Lord Ram as the god of the wealthy. He further stated that they consider themselves devotees of Shiva while northerners worship Ram.
The BJP strongly criticized the comments, accusing the Congress party of engaging in divisive politics. Party leaders, including MLA Raja Singh, denounced the remarks as irresponsible and demanded an immediate public apology from the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made the controversial remarks while speaking in Delhi at ‘The Conclave 2026’, an event organized by Pratidin Media Network and Assam.
