Scandalous Politics and Unbelievable Allegiances: Modi’s Surprising Gesture and Ravinder Negi’s Controversial Rise
Ahead of Delhi’s Assembly elections, a political storm is brewing that is blowing things up in the most amazing manner. It’s not only about the ideas or the pledges; it’s also about the surprising gestures and bombshell moments that are making headlines! At a public gathering in Ghonda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shocked everyone by stroking BJP candidate Ravinder Singh Negi’s feet. Is this a show of deference or a calculated action before a contentious election?
“Modi’s Unbelievable Foot-Touching Moment—Why?”
As the Delhi BJP president, Virendra Sachdeva, presented the party’s candidates to PM Modi at the event, a number of them knelt down to touch his feet, a customary sign of respect. However, the BJP’s Patparganj candidate, Ravinder Singh Negi, elevated this occasion. After Negi touched Modi’s feet, PM Modi startled the audience by touching Negi’s feet three times in return!
What’s happening?
Is a strategic political partnership developing here?
Or just another opportunity to impress the public with a foot fetish?
Let’s examine the controversies surrounding Negi’s ascent inside the BJP and how top leaders, including Modi, have taken notice of his radical actions.
The Firestorm Around Negi: From Radical Videos to Political Upturn
There is more to Ravinder Singh Negi’s ascension than meets the eye. Recently, this 45-year-old MCD councillor has been at the centre of several startling scandals. He was shown in videos urging Vinod Nagar store owners to change the names of their establishments to reflect their religious affiliation. One video shows a Muslim dairy owner demanding that the name of his business be changed to reflect his Islamic heritage. Street merchants are being forced to fly saffron flags from their carts by Negi. Does the city need this kind of political uplift?
Negi continued to make contentious remarks. He went to butcher businesses in the lead-up to festivals and demanded that they close in observance of Hindu holidays. The media hasn’t been kind, with many criticising Negi’s identity politics strategy and whether it’s a risky move for the BJP.
Here’s the scandalous timeline of Negi’s rise:
| Date | Controversy | Details | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Shop Renaming | Negi demands shopkeepers display religious names. | Huge backlash, viral videos. |
| Jan 2025 | Festival Disputes | Negi urges closure of butcher shops for Hindu sentiments. | Criticism from multiple quarters. |
| Feb 2025 | BJP Candidate | Despite controversy, BJP chooses Negi for Patparganj seat. | Support from grassroots, but divisive |
FAQ: The Negi Drama Unpacked
- Q: Why did PM Modi touch Negi’s feet?
A: A surprising act of reciprocal respect. PM Modi has been known to reciprocate such gestures, but this move has raised eyebrows, especially given the controversial nature of Negi’s actions. - Q: What’s Negi’s political journey?
A: Negi has gained prominence since his near win against Manish Sisodia in 2020 by just a 2% margin. His quick rise within BJP has raised a few questions about the party’s stance on divisive politics. He is now contesting the Patparganj seat in a fierce battle against AAP’s Awadh Ojha and Congress’s Anil Kumar Chaudhary. - Q: Why is Negi controversial?
A: Negi has stirred up a storm with his videos instructing shopkeepers to rename businesses based on religious identity and his actions towards Hindu religious sentiments, leading to public outrage. His actions have been described as provocative and divisive. - Q: How is Negi campaigning?
A: His groundwork is intensive, focusing on high-rise societies and promising better water quality and drainage in Patparganj. But, will his identity politics be his downfall or a winning strategy?
The Bigger Question: Will Negi’s Radical Approach Backfire?
Negi’s divisive politics could be a significant obstacle in high-rise residential neighbourhoods that are becoming more urban and diverse, even though he has the support of grassroots BJP members. There are significant questions about whether he can bring the constituency together or further the rift given his concentration on religion-based politics.
Will Negi’s divisive position prove to be his path to victory or the beginning of his downfall? What impact does this have on Modi’s plans for the Delhi BJP, then?
As the Delhi Assembly elections get near, everyone will be watching Patparganj to see if Negi can actually live up to his reputation as a “soldier of Modiji” or if his political ascent is merely precarious.
Watch this space for more as we bring the most recent disputes, scandals, and startling coalitions in Delhi politics!
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