Udhampur: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference chief Farooq Abdulla on Thursday, hit out on the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing it of utilizing the title of `Ram` just for votes, and mentioned that Lord Ram is the god of everybody. He was addressing a rally at Garnai in Udhampur district, on the event of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNNP) Foundation Day.
While addressing the occasion, apparently referring to the elections, Abdullah mentioned, “The exams (elections) are coming very quickly, and big quantities of cash will probably be flown right here. Our moms and daughters will probably be repeatedly instructed in regards to the temple.
It may additionally occur, that they (BJP) will inaugurate the Ram Mandir on that day solely”.”This will probably be achieved in order that, individuals overlook about rising inflation and unemployment, and suppose that solely they (BJP) are the devotees of Ram,” the NC chief added.
He additional mentioned that Lord Ram is the god of everybody, and accused the BJP of “selling” Lord Ram.”But, I wish to inform you that Lord Ram isn’t just the god of Hindus, this must be taken off minds. Lord Ram is the god of everybody, Muslims, Christians, and others. Similarly, Allah can be everybody`s God, not simply of Muslims.
A really outstanding author from Pakistan, who handed away not too long ago, wrote that Ram was additionally despatched by Allah to point out the proper path to the individuals. So, those that say that we’re the one devotees of Ram, are fools. They solely wish to promote Ram, they don`t have any affection for him, they solely have affection for energy,” Abdullah mentioned.
The former Union Minister added, “That`s why I would like to tell the mothers and daughters, that we have to end this seed of hate being sown. In Varanasi, a huge Diya lighting ceremony was organised, but poor women were seen collecting oil from the Diyas. This shows the condition”.
He urged the individuals to maintain the liberty fighters in thoughts, who fought for the nation`s freedom whereas giving votes.”Always remember the power of your vote. Remember, how all the freedom fighters got together for throwing the British out? They didn`t discriminate on caste or religion, they just wanted to make throw the British out. Always keep those freedom fighters in mind, who gave you the power to vote and change power,” he mentioned.
Alleging that EVMs could be “manipulated”, Farooq Abdullah requested the individuals to be able to battle for his or her rights.”I ask all social gathering staff to test the EVM once they come. It mustn’t occur, that you just press some button, however the vote solely goes for some flowers (BJP). When the EVM machine first got here to J-Okay, I used to be the Chief Minister.
The election officers themselves instructed me that EVM could be manipulated, and I actually noticed individuals being threatened to not vote. So, be prepared, if you must battle to deliver our social gathering to energy. That`s the proper Shaheed Bhagat Singh and different freedom fighters have given you,” the previous CM additional mentioned.
