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Political Row Erupts Over Religious Portrayals and Temple Donations
Political parties are engaged in a public dispute involving religious imagery and allegations of financial impropriety. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) of disrespecting Hindus after SP workers depicted Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna during a birthday ritual. Simultaneously, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal asserted his party's 'Sanatani' credentials and accused the BJP of exploiting Lord Ram for electoral gain. These exchanges occur amidst ongoing discussions and investigations into alleged irregularities concerning donations for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 5 · Centre 10 · Right 2 n = 17
- Left (5): National Herald, Satya Hindi, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (10): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Haribhoomi, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Times of India
- Right (2): India Today, The Pioneer