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After Ram Mandir, BJP wants four seats for 'Krishna Mandir'?

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During this Lok Sabha election, the Bharatiya Janata Party has declared its intention to secure 'charshepar'. Conversely, opposition parties assert that the BJP will not relinquish power 'charshepar'. Assam Chief Minister Hemant Biswa Sharma, during a campaign rally in Ramgarh, Jharkhand on Wednesday, emphasized the BJP's need to vigorously pursue control over Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code nationwide.

The purpose behind Bharatiya Janata Party's pursuit of four seats is now examined. The party has previously put forth various assertions in relation to this matter. The Congress accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party of seeking 'four seats' solely to alter the country's constitution, whereas the BJP maintains that its objective is to safeguard the constitution. Ananth Kumar Hegde, the Member of Parliament for Uttara Kannada Constituency from the BJP, stated on March 10th that constitutional amendments are imperative due to alleged unwarranted alterations made by the Congress to the fundamental components of the Constitution.

He stressed the necessity of revising laws, especially concerning the Hindu community, and highlighted the requirement for a two-thirds majority to effect these changes. Although Modi has coined the slogan "Ab Ki Baar Charshepar," the significance of 'Charshepar' is questioned. Despite having a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, the BJP lacks a majority in the Rajya Sabha and numerous state governments.

Securing four seats in this Lok Sabha election could potentially grant the BJP a majority in the Rajya Sabha and in two-thirds of the states across the country. However, the BJP has distanced itself from Hegde's statements. The Karnataka BJP clarified that Anantakumar Hegde's opinions are personal and not representative of the party's stance.

The BJP affirmed its commitment to upholding the country's constitution and urged Hegde to clarify his remarks. Addressing gatherings in Khargone and Dhar districts of Madhya Pradesh on May 7, Prime Minister Modi expounded on the necessity of securing four seats. He refuted the Congress's allegations that the BJP seeks four seats to amend the constitution and emphasized the importance of preventing the reinstatement of Article 370 in Kashmir by Congress.

Prime Minister Modi also expressed the desire to secure all four seats to prevent Congress from hindering the construction of the Ram temple. He urged the public to choose between 'Vote Jihad' and 'Ram Rajya' for the country's future. In a meeting in Palghar, Maharashtra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted the requirement for 'Charshepar' seats to boost the economy.

He emphasized that voting for the BJP and Modi is essential to propel India into an economic superpower, ensuring safety, development, and prosperity. Union Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh, known for his controversial statements, remarked in an interview on May 15 that the BJP's acquisition of four seats would enable significant development in Kashi, Mathura, and Ayodhya. Furthermore, during an address in Jharkhand on May 15, Assam Chief Minister Hemant Biswa Sharma stated that the acquisition of four seats in this Lok Sabha election is crucial to potentially reclaim Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

He asserted that the BJP's significant victories in 2019 enabled the revocation of the CAA Act, construction of the Ram temple, and nullification of Article 370. Sharma also emphasized the importance of securing four seats for the construction of the 'Shrikrishna Janmabhoomi Temple' and 'Gyan Vyteki Mandir'.