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Politics
Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishwas Sarang Targets Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav Over Book Launch and Ram Temple Visit
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 12:36 PM
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Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang of Madhya Pradesh criticised Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s book launch and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s Ram temple visit, saying the approaching elections are reminding him of Lord Ram.
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – State minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang publicly attacked Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav in recent remarks. Sarang objected to Gandhi’s recent book launch event and Yadav’s visit to the Ram temple, framing both actions as political moves.
The minister asserted that the upcoming elections are heightening his focus on religious sentiment, stating, "As the polls approach, I am reminded of Lord Ram." His comments linked the two opposition leaders’ activities to a broader narrative of communal politics.
Sarang’s statements have drawn attention in the state’s political circles, with analysts noting the use of religious symbolism ahead of the election schedule. No official response from the Congress or Samajwadi Party has been reported as of now.
The episode underscores the heightened rhetoric in Madhya Pradesh as parties gear up for the forthcoming electoral contest, with religious references becoming a focal point in political discourse.
The minister asserted that the upcoming elections are heightening his focus on religious sentiment, stating, "As the polls approach, I am reminded of Lord Ram." His comments linked the two opposition leaders’ activities to a broader narrative of communal politics.
Sarang’s statements have drawn attention in the state’s political circles, with analysts noting the use of religious symbolism ahead of the election schedule. No official response from the Congress or Samajwadi Party has been reported as of now.
The episode underscores the heightened rhetoric in Madhya Pradesh as parties gear up for the forthcoming electoral contest, with religious references becoming a focal point in political discourse.