New Delhi
During the ongoing budget session in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pradeep Purohit made a controversial claim about PM Modi. During his address on Monday, Pradeep Purohit said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the founder and great warrior of the Maratha Empire in his previous birth, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This statement gave rise to sharp reactions on social media, where it is seen linked to the honor and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
After all, what did BJP MPs say?
Pradeep Purohit in his speech mentioned a meeting with a saint, who allegedly told him that Narendra Modi was born as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He said, “There is a Girija Baba saints living there, then he told us that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going on in his previous life.
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Purohit tried to present it as a spiritual and historical relationship, but his claim immediately gave rise to controversy. Following this statement, people expressed their reactions. Many users called it an insult to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Opposition parties took this statement in hand and targeted the BJP. The Congress and other opposition leaders called it an attempt to politicize the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
While sharing the video, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad wrote in Marathi, “A well-being is being hatched by the BJP leadership to hurt the prestige of Shiva lovers from Maharashtra and the world, by repeatedly insulting the deity Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Listen to the disgusting statement… We publicly condemn the BJP to insult Shivaji. Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also reacted on social media, saying, “The BJP needs to control these shameless smokers.
Historical references and controversies
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the 17th century Maratha ruler, who founded Swaraj against the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. His valor, strategy and administrative skills make him a great hero in Indian history, especially in Maharashtra, where he is a cultural and historical symbol. In such a situation, linking his name to any contemporary leader becomes naturally sensitive and controversial. However, so far there has been no official response to this statement from the top leadership of BJP.
