Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath dropped a political bombshell, claiming the opposition’s protests against ‘VB-G Ram Ji’ are nothing but a forced charade. ‘It’s their compulsion; if they don’t protest, their secrets will spill out,’ he declared to an enthusiastic audience packed with Ram bhakts.
Unpacking the ‘VB-G Ram Ji’ initiative, Yogi described it as a grassroots effort to revive Lord Ram’s teachings in everyday life. Launched amid chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’, the program has seen massive participation from villages to cities. Yet, opposition parties have labeled it divisive, prompting Yogi’s fiery rebuttal.
He accused rivals of hypocrisy, recalling their silence on similar cultural programs under previous regimes. ‘Their opposition is tactical, born out of electoral desperation,’ Yogi said, linking it to broader failures in addressing public aspirations. The CM urged supporters to see through the ‘drama’ and focus on development alongside dharma.
In a broader context, Yogi tied the controversy to national politics, suggesting it’s part of a pattern to discredit BJP-led cultural renaissance. He highlighted success stories from UP, where ‘VB-G Ram Ji’ events have fostered community harmony and youth involvement.
As the debate rages, Yogi’s narrative positions the BJP as guardians of tradition against opportunistic critics. With polls on the horizon, this could galvanize the party’s base, turning a local issue into a statewide rallying cry. Observers note the opposition’s challenge in responding without appearing anti-Ram.
