On the occasion of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit the Ram Temple in Alwar, Rajasthan, accompanied by Tika Ram Jully, a prominent Dalit leader and Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly.
This move comes in the wake of a recent controversial act by BJP leader Gyandev Ahuja, who was seen sprinkling Gangajal (holy water) on the temple premises after Jully’s earlier visit. A video of Ahuja’s act went viral, where he justified the “purification” saying “impure people” had entered the temple — a statement that sparked outrage across social and political circles.
🔥 Political Fallout
The incident has been widely condemned by Congress leaders:
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Mallikarjun Kharge, the party’s national president, called the act shameful during a convention in Ahmedabad.
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Ashok Gehlot and Govind Singh Dotasara also criticized the BJP for promoting caste-based discrimination.
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In response to the backlash, the BJP suspended Ahuja and served him a show-cause notice.
🎯 Congress Steps Up Dalit Outreach
Rahul Gandhi’s temple visit is being viewed as a direct and symbolic challenge to the BJP’s narrative, especially on the issue of Dalit rights and dignity. Party insiders say the Congress is not backing down and will continue to highlight caste-based discrimination in its campaigns and messaging.
While the exact timing of Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Alwar is yet to be confirmed, the move is already generating strong political buzz in Rajasthan, hinting at sharpened battle lines ahead of the coming elections.
