Ayodhya: The political controversy surrounding a fish feast has now reached the realm of TV debates. During a debate on a TV channel on Monday, Raju Das, a seer from Hanumangarhi, got into a heated exchange with a Congress spokesperson. The argument escalated so rapidly that Raju Das threatened to hit the Congress spokesperson with a shoe. He also allegedly used offensive and abusive language during the exchange. A video of the TV debate is now going viral on social media, intensifying the political rhetoric surrounding the issue.
The matter stems from a fish feast reportedly organized in Ayodhya, an event that had already sparked political and religious controversy. Although the incident dates back about three days, the dispute reignited on Monday after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted the Uttar Pradesh Congress President over the issue in Raebareli. Following the Chief Minister’s statement, the Congress issued a response, and TV channels began hosting debates on the topic.
It was during one such TV debate that the heated exchange between Sant Raju Das and the Congress spokesperson took place. Accusations and counter-accusations flew between the two sides. At one point, Raju Das lost his temper and threatened to hit the Congress spokesperson with a shoe. Videos of his remarks have circulated on social media, eliciting a wide range of reactions.
The Congress has taken this matter seriously and is reportedly preparing to initiate legal action against Raju Das. Party leaders state that threatening a political party’s spokesperson and using abusive language on a public platform is unacceptable. The party is preparing to lodge a formal complaint with the police regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, a complaint regarding the fish feast has also been filed in Ayodhya. A formal complaint has been submitted at a local police station, alleging that the fish feast hurt religious sentiments. The complaint raises objections to the event and demands action. This development has given the controversy a new twist at the local level. The controversy surrounding the fish feast began when news of the event in Ayodhya surfaced, sparking a political blame game between the ruling party and the opposition. Leaders and supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised objections by linking the event to religious sentiments, while the Congress questioned the politicization of the issue.
On Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted the Congress while addressing the matter in Raebareli. The Congress retaliated following the Chief Minister’s statement, further fueling discussions on social media and television debates. The controversy intensified when a video of Sant Raju Das from a TV debate surfaced.
A debate has erupted on social media following the viral video. While some are criticizing Sant Raju Das’s alleged remarks and language, others are supporting the concerns raised regarding religious sentiments and the fish feast. However, it is essential to independently verify the claims arising from the viral video and consider the full context of the debate.
The fish feast controversy is no longer confined to religious sentiments; it is emerging as a new political issue in Uttar Pradesh. The Chief Minister’s statement, the Congress’s rebuttal, the formal complaint lodged with the police, and the heated TV debates have further escalated the matter.
With the Congress preparing to file a complaint against Raju Das and a separate complaint regarding the hurting of religious sentiments in Ayodhya having been lodged, all eyes are now on the police’s next course of action. In the coming days, this dispute could play out on both political and legal fronts.
