The BJP slammed Pakistan’s criticism of the Ram Temple flag-hoisting ceremony, stating Islamabad has ‘no moral standing’ to lecture on minority rights. Read the full political firestorm, the MEA’s strong response, and why Pakistan’s concern was dismissed as ‘hypocritical homilies.’
BJP Slams Pakistan Ram Temple Remarks Osama Bin Laden Quote
The highly symbolic Dhwajarohan Utsav at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, which saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoist the flag marking a milestone in the temple’s construction, has triggered a massive political firestorm across the border. Following swift condemnation from Pakistan, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delivered a blistering counter-attack, using a comparison so shocking it immediately dominated headlines: comparing Pakistan’s criticism of minority rights to “Osama bin Laden preaching about world peace.”
The controversy began when Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement expressing “deep concern” over the flag-hoisting ceremony. Islamabad framed the event as a reflection of “growing pressure on religious minorities in India” and alleged it was a “deliberate attempt to erode Muslim cultural and religious heritage”—a clear reference to the site’s history. Pakistan further called for international intervention to safeguard minority rights, prompting India’s immediate and forceful rebuttal.
