All muslims were once Hindus, Lord Ram ancestor to all: Keshav Prasad Maurya
Jhansi, June 19: During his visit to Jhansi on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya made several important statements regarding Lord Ram, Ayodhya, and opposition leaders. Speaking to the media, the Deputy Chief Minister, who arrived in Jhansi by Shatabdi Express, said that Lord Ram is not only the center of faith for Hindus, but also relates to the entire Indian society and culture. He said that earlier, all Muslims were Hindus, and Lord Ram is everyone’s ancestor.
Responding to a question about Lord Ram in Ayodhya, Keshav Prasad Maurya said, “There is nothing wrong with this. Earlier, all Muslims were Hindus. Lord Ram was the ancestor of Hindus. Today, Hindus revere Lord Ram as God, while others revere him as their ancestor.” He said that Lord Ram is a symbol of Indian culture and civilization. His legacy is the shared heritage of the entire country.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that Ayodhya is the birthplace of Ram Lalla and the faith of millions of Ram devotees around the world is linked to it. He said that after a long struggle of nearly 500 years, a grand Ram temple has been built in Ayodhya. This is a matter of pride for the country and every Indian should be proud of this historic achievement.
Taking aim at Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav, Maurya said that he should refrain from unnecessary rhetoric on religious and faith-related matters. He said that instead of politicizing such sensitive issues, he should focus on matters of public interest. Responding to a question, he said that Champat Rai is a great devotee of Lord Ram, a highly respected and honored person. His entire life has been dedicated to Ram’s work and social service.
Regarding allegations of alleged irregularities and scams, he said that strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty. He clarified that the matter is under investigation and everyone should await the SIT report.
Responding to a question about Shivpal Singh Yadav contesting the election from Shirathu, he advised that Shivpal Yadav is a senior leader. He should first take care of his nephew Akhilesh Yadav and not get involved with Keshav Prasad Maurya.
