Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has sparked a major controversy by comparing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to 'Ravana'. Patole made this statement in response to Adityanath's promise that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would become part of India within six months if Prime Minister Narendra Modi secures a third term.
"Why is he silent on the issue of China? Why doesn't he speak on this? Even Ravana wore 'bhagwa' (saffron) while abducting Sita ji. It is wrong to support wrong policies by wearing saffron-colored clothes," Patole was quoted by ANI as saying.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quickly responded to Patole's comments, accusing him of not understanding the significance of 'bhagwa' or saffron. "Nana Patole doesn't know the significance of 'bhagwa' or saffron. Sacrifice, valor, or purification?'bhagwa' is used at these times. Perhaps Nana Patole doesn't even know why Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj used 'bhagwa', why Ramakrishna used 'bhagwa', why Arjun used 'bhagwa' in his chariot," said BJP leader Shaina NC, according to ANI.
Shaina NC further criticized Patole and the Congress party, saying, "Congress only engages in appeasement politics. When they can't answer questions about their defeat, they make such statements."
This is not the first time Patole has made controversial remarks. Earlier this month, he stated that if the opposition INDIA bloc comes to power, they would 'purify' the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
