New Delhi [India], BJP leader Sambit Patra's controversial comment that "Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi" has sparked a political controversy with the Congress accusing the ruling party of "not sparing us too". , gods" and that "hero-worship is ultimately the path to dictatorship".
> “Dedication to religion can be the path to salvation of the soul. But bhakti or hero-worship in politics is a sure path to degradation and ultimately dictatorship.
~ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
The comment of BJP candidate from Puri is an insult to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath...
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 20, 202
However, Sambit Patra, who is the BJP candidate from Puri Lok Sabha seat, termed the late comments as a "slip of the tongue".The latest war of words between the two parties has come amid the election season, where voting is now underway. , , the final two phases are to be held on May 25 and June 1, "Bhakti in religion may be the path to salvation of the soul. But bhakti or hero-worship in politics is a sure path to degradation and ultimately dictatorship." ~ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar,” Kharge posted on Twitter, “The comments made by the BJP's Puri candidate are an insult to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath, who is worshiped by crores of people. We condemn this in the strongest terms.This confirms our allegation that BJP, intoxicated with power, will not spare even our Gods, leave alone the people of India. Regarding his statement, Patra said that he apologizes for his 'slip of the tongue' and as an apology, he will atone in the name of Lord Jagannath. Patra created controversy by saying this to a local news channel in Odisha on Monday. That "Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi." H later described this as a "slip of the tongue". Prime Minister Modi held a road show with BJP candidate Sambit Patra in the holy city of Puri on Monday morning and addressed two public rallies later in the day. Lok Sabha elections in 2024 will be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.Counting of votes and results will be declared on June 4.
> “Dedication to religion can be the path to salvation of the soul. But bhakti or hero-worship in politics is a sure path to degradation and ultimately dictatorship.
~ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
The comment of BJP candidate from Puri is an insult to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath...
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 20, 202
However, Sambit Patra, who is the BJP candidate from Puri Lok Sabha seat, termed the late comments as a "slip of the tongue".The latest war of words between the two parties has come amid the election season, where voting is now underway. , , the final two phases are to be held on May 25 and June 1, "Bhakti in religion may be the path to salvation of the soul. But bhakti or hero-worship in politics is a sure path to degradation and ultimately dictatorship." ~ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar,” Kharge posted on Twitter, “The comments made by the BJP's Puri candidate are an insult to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath, who is worshiped by crores of people. We condemn this in the strongest terms.This confirms our allegation that BJP, intoxicated with power, will not spare even our Gods, leave alone the people of India. Regarding his statement, Patra said that he apologizes for his 'slip of the tongue' and as an apology, he will atone in the name of Lord Jagannath. Patra created controversy by saying this to a local news channel in Odisha on Monday. That "Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi." H later described this as a "slip of the tongue". Prime Minister Modi held a road show with BJP candidate Sambit Patra in the holy city of Puri on Monday morning and addressed two public rallies later in the day. Lok Sabha elections in 2024 will be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.Counting of votes and results will be declared on June 4.
