Modi, his party faces historic defeat in Ayodhya despite Ram temple campaign
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) have faced worst defeat in recently held elections particularly in Ayodhya despite Ram Temple drive.
The Kashmir Media Service has reported that the Modi government’s strategy use religious sentiment of Indian Hindu majority, for electoral gain faced a historic setback in Ayodhya. Despite the recent inauguration of the Ram temple on the site of the Babri Masjid, the people of Ayodhya rejected the BJP’s politics, electing Samajwadi Party’s Awadhesh Prasad over BJP representative Lallu Singh.
Lallu Singh, who had been a two-time Member of Parliament (MP) in the Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency, suffered a humiliating defeat. This result is seen as a significant blow to the Modi administration, which had banked on the Ram temple’s inauguration to solidify their support among Hindutva followers and extremists.
Voters in Ayodhya expressed strong discontent with the Modi government’s approach, citing rising inflation, unemployment, and land grabbing as primary reasons for their choice. Many local residents felt that the focus on the Ram temple overshadowed pressing economic and social issues. “Devotion to Ram Mandir is in place, but in its name, our livelihood has been taken away from us,” said one local resident, reflecting a common sentiment in the area.
The rejection in Ayodhya is not an isolated incident. The BJP is currently facing electoral defeats in three key states: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, along with significant losses in the Lok Sabha. The results indicate a broader dissatisfaction with the Modi government’s policies, including their handling of inflation, unemployment, and land issues.
