Congress President Kharge criticized PM Modi's stance on Buddhism, drawing parallels between Ram Temple and Buddha Vihar inaugurations, while monks condemned his remarks as baseless.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised PM Modi's stance on Buddhism during an interview, drawing parallels between the Ram Temple inauguration and the Buddha Vihar inauguration in 2009. Monk Sheelratan and Bharatiya Baudh Sangh president Bhante Sanghpriya Rahul have condemned Kharge's remarks as baseless and have highlighted the government's efforts for Buddhism.