Kejriwal Was Against Ram Temple: Union Min Meenakshi Lekhi

BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a controversial statement, New Delhi's External Affairs Minister Meenakshi Lekhi on Tuesday accused Arvind Kejriwal of going against the establishment of Ram Temple and advocating for Babri Mosque.

Lekhi further recalled the loss of five lakh lives since 1858 in the Ram Janmabhoomi agitation movement. She alleged that those who were against the Ram Temple, are today organizing 'Sunderkand Path'. She stressed that AAP members have tried to get involved in the joyous atmosphere of the 'Pran-Pratishtha' ceremony. Additionally, she mentioned that Kejriwal would have rejoiced if the Babri Mosque had been in the place of the Ram Temple.

The statement comes after AAP leaders organized a Sunderkand recitation event across Delhi in the view of Ram Temple consecration ceremony on Tuesday. Moreover, the consecration procedures of the Ram Temple began on Tuesday, January 16, and will last seven days. Over 7,000 dignitaries are expected to attend the grand Pran-Pratishtha event on January 22nd in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

#WATCH | Delhi: On AAP's 'Sunderkand' and 'Hanuman Chalisa Paath', Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi says, "...Arvind Kejriwal is the same person who once said Ram temple should not be built, this is Babri Masjid. I would like to remind them, that since 1858, more than 5 lakh… pic.twitter.com/NojtPOawx4

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