Revanth Reddy’s Ram-Shiva Remarks Trigger Major BJP-Congress Political Row

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy made comments about how political parties use religious symbols.

He said the BJP often uses the slogan “Jai Shri Ram” and claimed it became stronger in northern India by associating itself with Lord Ram.

He said people in southern India often worship Lord Shiva and asked why BJP leaders do not also say “Har Har Mahadev.”

Reddy described Shiva as connected with poor people and Ram with rich people, which was his political claim.

He also criticized SIR, saying it could remove voters and help the BJP.

He suggested that opposition leaders might organize a protest against SIR.

Reddy raised concerns that changing parliamentary seats based mainly on population could reduce southern states’ influence.

Bandi Sanjay Kumar rejected Reddy’s comments and said Ram and Shiva should not be divided into northern and southern traditions.