If Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party president Bandi Sanjay thought he has stirred the emotions of Hindus in Tirupati and instigated them against the YSR Congress party government in Andhra Pradesh, he should think twice.
Sanjay got a tit-for-tat from a person who is more or less similar personality like him.
Maverick evangelist and president of Praja Shanti Party K A Paul on Tuesday gave a strong warning to the Telangana BJP president for his rabble-rousing comments on Tirumala.
“Some local Telangana BJP leader made some mad comments which have no meaning. He is asking people of Tirupati to choose between those who hold Bible and those holding Bhagawad Gita. How can he stoop down to such a low level of creating enmity between two religions?” Paul asked.
The evangelist-politician chose the occasion to boast about his connections with top BJP and RSS leaders.
“Before making such explosive comments, Sanjay should have consulted his national leaders. In fact, RSS top leaders Mohan Bhagawath and Ram Lal speak to me very politely. Several RSS leaders come to my hotel to take my blessings,” he pointed out.
He even claimed that RSS leader Ram Lal had touched his feet and kissed his hand.
“He requested me to support the BJP to develop the nation and eradicate corruption in the society,” he reminded.
Paul went to the extent of saying that he had saved Narendra Modi, when the latter had been blacklisted by 200 countries.
“He has presented 125 rose flowers to me and took photos with me. Even now, he treats me with a lot of respect. So do Amit Shah, Nadda and Rajnath Singh who came to my hotel and took my blessings,” he said.
The evangelist warned the local BJP leaders against playing dirty politics and instigate people in the name of religion.
“The God is with me and my people. Don’t make silly comments on Holy Bible,” he warned.
Paul also criticised TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan for speaking cheaply against Christians.