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Rajasthan BJP Expels Gyan Dev Ahuja Over Temple Purification Controversy

The former MLA was ousted following a disciplinary probe into his use of Ganga water to 'purify' a temple after a Dalit Congress leader's visit.

BJP leader Gyan Dev Ahuja was expelled from the party after he allegedly attempted to purify a temple after a Dalit leader visited it
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MLA Gyan Dev Ahuja

Overview

  • Gyan Dev Ahuja, a three-time BJP MLA from Alwar, was expelled for 'indiscipline' after a party disciplinary committee investigation.
  • The controversy began when Ahuja sprinkled Ganga water to 're-consecrate' a Ram temple following a visit by Dalit Congress leader Tikaram Jully during Ram Navami celebrations.
  • Ahuja defended his actions, claiming they were a political protest against Congress leaders' stance on Lord Ram and not an anti-Dalit gesture.
  • Congress leaders, including former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, criticized the act as an insult to Dalits, intensifying inter-party tensions over caste and religious politics.
  • Ahuja has announced plans to pursue defamation proceedings against Congress leaders, alleging they misrepresented his actions.