Saharanpur, April 13 -- Congress candidate Imran Masood's recent visit to the Tripur Bala Sundari Devi temple has sparked heated debates surrounding religion and politics in the Saharanpur Lok Sabha contest.
Masood's decision to visit the temple drew sharp criticism from the Bajrang Dal, which questioned the involvement of a non-Hindu in religious affairs. However, Masood defended his action as a strategic response to the Bharatiya Janata Party's frequent references to Lord Ram in their campaign speeches.
This move marks a significant departure from Masood's past controversies, notably his infamous 'boti-boti' remark targeting Narendra Modi in 2014. Now, aligned with the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance, Masood is leveraging the symbolis...