Veteran BJP leader Shanta Kumar compares alleged loot under Modi government to medieval invaders, cites Ram Temple donation theft
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Shimla/Palampur, July 13
Senior BJP leader, former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and former Union Minister Shanta Kumar has stirred political debate by drawing a comparison between alleged corruption under the Narendra Modi government and the plunder carried out by medieval invaders Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori.
Known for speaking his mind and counted among the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shanta Kumar made the remarks while expressing concern over recent reports of theft involving donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
In his statement, Kumar said that Ghazni, Ghori and later the British had looted India, but the country was witnessing a different form of loot today. “The loot has not ended. Only its form has changed. Today, those looting are our own people and the government allowing such loot is also our own,” he remarked.
Referring to the reported theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Kumar said the incident was deeply disturbing as it involved one of the country’s holiest religious sites.
He said if such incidents could occur at a place that symbolises the faith of millions of devotees, it raised serious questions about accountability and governance.
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The veteran BJP leader said corruption and misuse of public trust could not be justified under any government.
He maintained that those responsible for wrongdoing must face strict action irrespective of their position or political affiliation.
Shanta Kumar’s remarks are significant as they come from one of the BJP’s most respected veterans, who has often taken independent positions on issues of governance and public accountability.
Although no longer active in frontline politics, his statements continue to carry political weight within and outside the party.
The comments are expected to trigger fresh political debate, with opposition parties likely to use them to target the Centre. There was no immediate reaction from the BJP leadership to Kumar’s latest remarks.
It is worthwhile to mention that after demolition of Babri Mosque in Ayudhya in 1991, Chief minister Shanta Kumar Govt of Himachal Pradesh was toppled by Prime minister Narasimha Rao and Mr Shanta Kumar never made come back in Himachal Pradesh.
During 1998 it was Prime minister Narendra Modi who was Himachal Pradesh BJP incharge dump Mr Shanta as Chief minister by helping Prof Prem Kumar Dhumal to become BJP Chief minister.
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