Samajwadi Party Leader SP Maurya, Ayodhya Monk Come To Blows Over Comments On Ramcharitamanas

Samajwadi Celebration chief Swami Prasad Maurya and Mahant Raju Das of Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya reportedly acquired right into a bodily battle in Lucknow on Wednesday. The incident befell within the foyer of a five-star resort the place they’d each come to attend a information conclave organised by a TV channel. 

The argument between the 2 escalated and resulted in bodily violence, necessitating the intervention of safety personnel to separate them.

The reason for the dispute was Maurya’s alleged objectionable remarks on Ramcharitmanas, which led to Das providing a reward for Maurya’s head. Following the altercation, Das claimed that he was attacked by Maurya’s supporters and mentioned that he would file a criticism in opposition to him. 

Maurya later wrote to Lucknow Police Commissioner alleging that Mahant Raju Das, Mahant Paramhans Das of Tapaswi Chhawni Temple, and their supporters tried to assault him. He alleged that they have been carrying swords and axes.

Swami Prasad Maurya drew flak for his alleged objectionable remarks on Ramcharitmanas. The controversy is reportedly creating inside divisions throughout the celebration. Some upper-caste SP legislators earlier voiced their objections to Maurya’s assertion and even threatened to depart the celebration if motion was not taken in opposition to him. 
MLA from Amethi Rakesh Pratap Singh mentioned that anybody who questioned Sanatan Dharma can’t be a Samajwadi. He additionally acknowledged that he would proceed to oppose those that make derogatory feedback in opposition to Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.

SP spokesperson Roli Mishra Tiwari additionally spoke out in opposition to Maurya’s remarks, stating that as a follower of Sanatan Dharma, she wouldn’t settle for what Maurya has mentioned. Tiwari additionally voiced her fears of an assault on her and her household for popping out in assist of Ramcharitmanas. She requested safety from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Each Singh and Tiwari claimed that the celebration management was supporting Maurya on the problem, and they’re upset that the celebration is backing a casteist profit and insulting faith. These inside divisions at the moment are a trigger for concern for the Samajwadi Celebration as they head into the upcoming elections.