Ahead of Shriram Temple inauguration, ‘Godhra-like incidents’ likely : Congress leader BK Hariprasad

Meaningless claim by Karnataka Congress leader BK Hariprasad

Bengaluru – Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad on Wednesday claimed that there is a possibility of ‘Godhra-like incident’ in Karnataka in the run up to the consecration ceremony of Shriram temple in Ayodhya on 22nd January. In 2002, religious fanatics locked a Sabarmati Express coach from outside and set it on fire at the Godhra railway station, which killed 54 karsevaks. This led to one of the worst communal riots in Gujarat.

Ahead of Shri Ram Mandir inauguration, #Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad says, ‘#Godhra like riots, likely’.

👉 With such instigating statements, Congress attempts to blame Hindus for inciting #GodhraRiots, their intention is to portray Hindus as murderers.#AyodhyaRamMandir… pic.twitter.com/deyo3SXDJF

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) January 4, 2024

The former Rajya Sabha member said, “A similar (Godhra-like) situation can be created here also. So, no room should be given for any untoward incident to happen in Karnataka. All the arrangements should be made for those willing to go to Ayodhya so that we should not see another Godhra happening in Karnataka. There is an absolute possibility (for such an incident). I can even give information. I can tell you that the head of some organisations visited some States and instigated some BJP leaders. I cannot say that openly. They are doing it. They are instigating such acts”, Hariprasad alleged.

Credits – TOI

On the invitation to Congress leaders for the consecration ceremony of Shriram temple in Ayodhya, Hariprasad said this event should be seen politically and not religiously. “If a Hindu Dharma Guru inaugurates the Shriram temple then you and me would have gone there (to Ayodhya) without any invitation”, he said. “My knowledge tells me that the four Shankaracharyas are the head of the Hindu Dharma. If the four Shankaracharyas or any religious head had inaugurated the temple, then I would have attended the event. (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi and (Home Minister) Amit Shah are not ‘Dharma Guru’ but political leaders. We have to take this into consideration,” he said.

Editorial Perspective

With such instigating statements, Congress attempts to blame Hindus for the Godhra riots. Their intention is to portray Hindus as murderers !