Ayodhya priest criticises Telangana govt’s Ramzan relief move 'vote-bank politics'

Reacting to the Telangana government’s decision to allow Muslim employees to leave offices an hour early during the holy month of Ramzan, Deveshacharya Maharaj of Siddh Peeth Hanumangarhi on Wednesday criticised the move, calling it “unfortunate” and alleging it was driven by vote-bank politics.

Deveshacharya Maharaj said, “In Telangana, a decision has been taken that Muslim employees will be allowed to leave duty at 4 p.m. from



their respective workplaces. It’s unfortunate. It is like they are doing unfair behaviour with the Muslims. For the sake of the Muslim vote bank, they can go to any extent.”

He questioned whether similar concessions would be provided to Hindus during major festivals.

“Will they do the same for Hindus? No. Will they also give such leave to Hindus during their festivals, whether it is Navratri or others?” he asked.