Days before the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Jitendra Awhad, a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader associated with the Sharad Pawar camp, stirred controversy by suggesting that Lord Ram was a non-vegetarian. Awhad, speaking in Shirdi, Maharashtra, claimed that Lord Ram, being from the Bahujan community, consumed meat during his 14-year stay in the forest.
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The comments have ignited a significant controversy, particularly as they precede the highly anticipated temple consecration event. Some individuals have called for action against Awhad, accusing him of hurting religious sentiments.
Slogans towards the Mr Awhad
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Protests led by supporters of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP took place outside Awhad’s Mumbai residence, with slogans and even hitting a poster of Awhad with slippers. The police have increased security measures around Awhad’s residence.
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BJP MLA Ram Kadam, leading the protests, announced their intention to file a case against Awhad for his remarks that allegedly offended Hindu sentiments. Kadam criticized the lack of strong response from those who claim to uphold Hindutva principles.
Awhad did not limit his controversial statements to Lord Ram. He further stirred the pot by asserting that India gained independence solely due to Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Awhad suggested that the repeated attacks on Gandhi were because he belonged to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and was a tradesman, which did not sit well with certain groups, including the RSS.
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Conclusion
As Ayodhya prepares for the consecration ceremony, local authorities and police are taking precautions to manage the expected surge in visitors. Security measures have been heightened to ensure the smooth execution of the temple consecration event. The controversies sparked by Awhad’s statements have added an extra layer of tension to an already highly sensitive and significant occasion.