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Revanth Reddy: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy gave a controversial statement against Hindu Gods and Goddesses. BJP objected to this and demanded an apology. The statement hurt religious sentiments and gave rise to political-social debate, raising questions about the sensitive balance between religion and politics.
New Delhi. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently gave a controversial statement in a public program regarding Hindu Gods and Goddesses. He said, “How many gods do Hindus believe in? Three crore? Why are there so many gods? Those who are single, their god is Hanuman. Those who marry twice, they have another god. Those who drink alcohol, have a different god. Those who sacrifice chicken have a different god. Those who eat pulses and rice also have a different god. Every group has its own god.”
BJP’s counterattack
Immediately after his statement, BJP accused the CM of insulting the gods and goddesses and demanded an apology. The party said that such statements hurt religious sentiments and such statements can increase tension and fanaticism in the society.
religious sentiments hurt
Revanth Reddy’s statement not only challenges religious sentiments but also has indications of social division. Religion and politics have a complex relationship in India and such statements often become the focus of political controversy and media coverage. This statement of the CM shows how sensitive the roles of politics can be regarding religious pluralism and personal beliefs.
Congress’s embarrassment
From the political point of view, it can also be seen that Revanth Reddy’s statement can become a cause of big trouble for his party Congress in the coming days. From a social and cultural point of view, this statement drew attention to the pluralism and diverse traditions of Hinduism. Leaders who speak in politics should be more careful, keeping in mind the different beliefs and customs of each group. Such statements can affect religious tolerance and social harmony.
Need for seriousness in choosing words
Ultimately, this statement of Revanth Reddy has become a subject of serious political and social debate. This case is not just a controversial statement, but it shows how deeply religion, politics and public discourse are interconnected in India. It is the responsibility of the leaders to choose their words carefully, so that social peace and religious sentiments can be protected.
