Ayodhya Seers Slam Digvijaya Singh Over RSS, VHP Allegations
Religious leaders in Ayodhya condemn Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for his recent allegations against the RSS, VHP, and Sanatan culture.
Religious leaders and seers in Ayodhya have launched a scathing attack on veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh following his controversial remarks regarding the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The saints accused the Congress leader of attempting to undermine Sanatan culture and spreading baseless claims about the national discourse.
"Highly Condemnable and Baseless": Mahant Sitaram Das
Mahant Sitaram Das Ji Maharaj expressed deep outrage over Singh's comments, describing them as both indecent and factually incorrect. He argued that the Congress party has a historical pattern of opposing Hindu traditions, specifically citing the long struggle for the Ram Janmabhoomi temple.
"This statement is highly condemnable and baseless," Mahant Sitaram Das told ANI. He reminded the public of the Congress party's past opposition to the temple's construction, alleging that the party had even hired 28 lawyers to obstruct the process and had previously rejected invitations to the temple.
The Mahant issued a stern warning to the Congress leader, stating that his actions would not go unpunished in the holy city. "They will face strong opposition in Ayodhya and will be shown black flags. They will not be allowed to worship in Ayodhya," he declared.
Accusations of a "Colonial Mindset"
Mahamandleshwar Vishnu Das Ji Maharaj also weighed in, accusing the Congress leadership of operating under a "colonial mindset." He claimed that the party has a tendency to target those who follow Sanatan Dharma, specifically those who wear saffron.
"Many Congress leaders, including Digvijaya Singh, have lost their minds," Vishnu Das remarked. He alleged that the party frequently attempts to brand devotees, saints, and Sanatanis as terrorists, pointing to Digvijaya Singh as a primary driver of this narrative.
The Mahamandleshwar also addressed Singh's planned 'Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra'—a march from Ujjain to Ayodhya intended to protest religious exploitation. He suggested that the Hindu community would provide a "fitting welcome" to the march and predicted that the influence of such political moves would vanish in upcoming elections.
The Root of the Conflict: Digvijaya Singh's Claims
The backlash follows statements made by Digvijaya Singh, who argued that the national conversation has been "hijacked" by constant Hindutva rhetoric. Singh claimed that this focus has created unnecessary rifts between Hindus and other religious communities.
The Congress leader made several specific allegations, including:
- That offerings collected through the VHP are being funneled into the election funds of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- That the term "Hindu" is absent from contemporary religious scriptures.
- That the VHP is actively distorting the essence of Sanatan Dharma.