Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has triggered a political controversy after drawing a sharp contrast between the way Lord Ram and Lord Shiva are invoked in Indian politics. Speaking at a conclave in New Delhi, Reddy said Lord Shiva is associated with the poor while Lord Ram is associated with the rich, and alleged that the BJP had “stolen Lord Ram” as a political symbol.
Reddy made the remarks while explaining why he believes the Congress has struggled electorally in several northern states despite having a stronger presence in parts of southern India. His comments have since drawn a sharp response from the BJP, with Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar accusing the Telangana chief minister of creating a political divide between Lord Ram and Lord Shiva.
