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Congress leader Nana Patole compares Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram, triggers row

Published - January 01, 2026 08:00 pm IST - Mumbai: File photo of Congress MLA Nana Patole | Photo Credit: PTI Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole on Thursday (January 1, 2026) drew flak for his statement comparing Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram, saying he was doing the work of Lord Ram, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised him for flattery towards its leader. “Rahul Gandhi is doing the same work as Lord Ram did, working for vulnerable, oppressed and marginalised people. He has been travelling across the country, trying to understand people and doing the work of Lord Ram, instead of clicking photos and showing off,” said Mr.

Congress leader Nana Patole compares Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram, triggers row

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Key Highlights

  • Patole, responding to a question of why Mr.
  • Gandhi had not visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
  • The statement sparked political debate, and the BJP labelled him a sycophant.
  • Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar called his remarks “unfortunate”, saying, “No one takes him seriously.
  • Shri Ram is our deity; he cannot be compared with anyone.
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  1. Congress leader Nana Patole compares Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram, triggers row

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