"We Believe In Lord Ram, Don't Make Him...": Congress MP To BJP In Parliament
NDTV
Referring to the 2014 general elections, Adhir Chowdhury said the BJP had promised that every Indian would get Rs 15 lakh deposited in their accounts as its government would bring back 'black money' from abroad.
Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Monday said the BJP should not treat Lord Ram as a political tool to win elections. He also questioned the government's policy on China and Maldives.
"As the general elections are knocking on the door, you are taking shelter behind Lord Ram," Mr Chowdhury said during a debate in the Lower House of Parliament on the Motion of Thanks on President's Address.
"We all believe in Lord Ram, don't make him your patent...don't make him an election tool. Let Ram remain God for all," he added.
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