Former minister Abdul Sattar reached the temple on Shivratri, controversy broke out over purification

Former Cabinet Minister Abdul Sattar reached Nageshwar Shiv Temple in Sillod area of ​​Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on the day of Mahashivratri. The video of him visiting the temple went viral on social media. After this BJP and some other organizations protested. BJP workers reached the temple on Monday. There purification was done by sprinkling cow urine. Its video also went viral.

What allegations did BJP make?

BJP’s Sillod unit chief Manoj Morelu gave the statement. He said that Sattar eats beef. The sanctity has been violated by his coming to the temple. Therefore purification was done. He also alleged that Sattar was confusing the two communities. He said that visiting the temple after recently returning from Haj is a political message.

Were questions raised even on entry into the sanctum sanctorum?

BJP leader Acharya Tushar Bhosale also gave a statement. He asked whether Sattar had accepted Hinduism. If not, he should have had darshan from outside. He said that temples are centers of faith. Religious dignity should not be broken for political gain. Objection was raised to entry into the sanctum sanctorum.

What answer did Shiv Sena give?

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam called the protest unfair. He said that Shiva belongs to everyone. Shiva is omnipresent. No one becomes impure by going to the temple. He wrote on social media that if someone goes for darshan, there should be no objection. After his statement the debate intensified.

Did the issue become a statewide debate?

After the incident, discussion started in the politics of the state. Supporters and opponents are face to face. Some people are calling it an issue of religious faith. Some are calling it political polarization. Strong reactions are also emerging on social media.

What could happen next?

At present there is no information about any official action from the administration. But political rhetoric continues. This dispute may increase further in the coming days. This issue has become the center of discussion in Maharashtra politics.