Revanth Reddy says Shiva is god of the poor, Ram god of the rich, BJP backs the latter

Congress MP Revanth Reddy made a striking comment linking Hindu deities to socioeconomic groups, stating that Shiva is revered by the poor while Ram is favoured by the rich. He added that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to champion the interests of the affluent, effectively representing the 'Ram' side of society. The remarks were delivered during a public gathering where Reddy addressed the party's outreach strategies. Political analysts noted that the statement reflects ongoing tensions between the Congress and BJP over voter base narratives. No immediate response from the BJP was recorded at the time of reporting.