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Madakasira MLA M.S. Raju has recovered himself astatine the centre of a contention pursuing his remarks linking the societal advancement of Dalits to the Constitution drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar alternatively than to spiritual scriptures.
At the inauguration of Ambedkar’s statue successful Madakasira 3 days ago, the MLA observed that the lifestyles of Dalits improved owed to law rights and not due to the fact that of the teachings of Hindu, Muslim oregon Christian scriptures. The remarks went viral aft a conception of societal media users circulated the video, sparking crisp reactions.
BJP elder person Nagothu Ramesh Naidu demanded that Raju measurement down arsenic a subordinate of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board, stating that his comments had wounded spiritual sentiments.
Responding to disapproval connected Thursday done a video, the MLA clarified that his comments had been taken retired of discourse by the YSRCP and that helium had intended to item Ambedkar’s pivotal relation successful ensuring equality and justness done the Constitution. “I lone meant that the Constitution gave Dalits opportunities for progress. I ne'er disrespected immoderate religion,” helium said, appealing to the “Hindu brothers” not to judge successful the mendacious propaganda of the YSRCP.
Mr. Raju further emphasised that helium was a Dalit and a practising Hindu, describing himself arsenic a devotee of Lord Venkateswara, and reiterated that his connection was made successful a affirmative spirit.
