I worship the Constitution and the people, says Minister Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru: Stating that he considered himself a devotee of the Indian Constitution and the citizens and, therefore, had no habit of visiting temples, Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge said that he paid such visits only if invited and to learn the customs observed in temples
Addressing a press meet at the Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, Kharge said that he had no faith in visiting temples. "I go to a temple only if asked to accompany a person, as it would give me an opportunity to learn new things. I cannot help it that I have no sense of devotion except to the Constitution and to the people," stressed the minister.
When asked to comment on the BJP taking three crores of people to Ayodhya, Kharge said he found nothing wrong in it. "They (BJP) are free to even take the devotees to the Ram Temple itself. It is after all, only a pilgrimage and there is nothing wrong in going on such a trip," opined the minister, adding that he felt a trip to Ayodhya would also give the people a chance to see the BJP in its true colours.
Speaking about the argument surrounding the issue of an idol being consecrated in a temple whose construction was incomplete, Kharge said, "This is an issue raised by the seers and not the Congress. The objection is put forth by the seers who, in fact, had to conduct the consecration. Their question should be answered by the concerned parties."
The minister also asked, "How many BJP legislators have read the Ramayana? How many people have learned the 'Hanuman Chalisa'? I have visited several pilgrim centres, like Rishikesh and Varanasi. Yet, I believe in and follow the ideals of Basavanna, Dr. Ambedkar and our Constitution."
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Delhi records high of 32.7 deg C; AQI remains 'moderate'
New Delhi (PTI): The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 32.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the average for the season, while the relative humidity stood at 46 per cent at 5.30 pm, the IMD said.
The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky for Monday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 34 and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The air quality remained 'moderate' at 4 pm, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 134, a slight drop from Saturday’s 137, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
