In the run-up to the Karnataka assembly elections, the Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) have announced plans to recite the Hanuman Chalisa across the country. The announcement was made on Monday, a day before the Karnataka Assembly polls.
According to reports, the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa is being seen as an attempt to rally support for the BJP, which is seeking to retain power in the state. The Bajrang Dal and VHP have been actively campaigning in support of the BJP in the state.
The Hanuman Chalisa is a Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the monkey-god. The recitation of the hymn is considered auspicious and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
The Bajrang Dal and VHP have called on their members to recite the Hanuman Chalisa at various temples, public places, and homes across the country. The recitation will take place on Tuesday, the day of the Karnataka Assembly elections.
The announcement has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who have accused the BJP of using religion to influence voters. However, the Bajrang Dal and VHP have defended their actions, stating that the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa is a religious practice and not a political one.
The Karnataka Assembly elections are being closely watched as they are seen as a key test for the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The BJP is seeking to retain power in the state, while the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) are looking to stage a comeback.
