BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi called Congress leader Rashid Alvi’s remarks a sign of a ‘dimagi Naxal’ mindset. He accused the party of insulting the Indian Army and the Ram Temple over the CEO appointment at the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust.
- BJP brands Congress as anti‑Army and anti‑Ram Temple
- Sudhanshu Trivedi labels Rashid Alvi’s comments as Naxal‑style thinking
- Political clash intensifies around Ram Janmabhoomi Trust CEO appointment
New Delhi, September 3, 2026 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday accused the Indian National Congress of harboring an “anti‑Army” and “anti‑Shri Ram Temple” mindset. The charge came from BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi in response to Congress leader and former MP Rashid Alvi’s questions about the appointment of Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd.) as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
Trivedi argued that Alvi’s statement reflected a disrespectful attitude toward the Indian Army and the Ram Temple, calling it evidence of a “dimagi Naxal” mindset. He added that Congress members have historically denied the existence of Ayodhya, called Lord Ram imaginary, and even “turned the Sarayu river red with blood.”
The BJP MP further accused Congress of demanding proof of the 2016 surgical strike and the 2019 Balakot strike, and of branding India’s Army chief a “sadakchhap gunda” (street thug). He also referenced former cricketer‑turned‑politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s hug with Pakistan’s army chief Qamar Bajwa as an example of Congress’s alleged soft‑line toward Pakistan.
Alvi, who is not a current Congress spokesperson or office‑bearer, had previously suggested that Mahmud of Ghazni came to loot the temple. Trivedi dismissed this as “leftist nonsense,” insisting that Ghazni, Ghori and Babur came to destroy temples, not to loot them.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that the dispute highlights a broader power struggle between India’s two dominant parties, intertwining national security, military prestige, and religious sentiment. Such rhetoric can sharpen electoral battles and deepen societal divides.
"Weaponising religious and military symbols in political discourse poses a serious risk to democratic stability," says national security expert Dr. Ajay Singh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What role does Rashid Alvi currently hold in the Congress?
A: He is not an official spokesperson or office‑bearer but remains an active voice within the party’s broader ranks.
Q2: Could this controversy affect upcoming elections?
A: Political analysts believe that issues touching the army and religious monuments often sway voter sentiment, making the dispute potentially significant for future polls.
