Acharya Pramod Krishnam, who is a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress, has been expelled by the party for six years. The decision follows Krishnam’s attendance at the Ayodhya Ram temple consecration ceremony, where he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Krishnam’s condemnation of Congress’s absence at the event further exacerbated tensions. Congress General Secretary K. C. Venugopal said, “In view of complaints about indiscipline and repeatedly making statements against the party, the Congress president has approved the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee’s proposal to expel Shri Pramod Krishnam for six years with immediate effect.”
Will Acharya Pramod Krishnam Join BJP?
Acharya Pramod Krishnam has been quite open regarding his statements. He recently slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Krishnam called it “political tourism,” and he also said that Congress is “traveling” while other parties are preparing for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Krishnam’s expulsion just before the upcoming elections has sparked some rumors that he might join the Bhartiya Janata Party. Although he has not stated his plans, people are speculating that he might join another political party, most probably the BJP.
Who is Acharya Pramod Krishnam?
Acharya Pramod Krishnam is a distinguished spiritual leader, orator, and active figure in politics. Renowned for his inspiring speeches, spiritual discourses, and insightful commentary on diverse social and political matters, Krishnam commands a substantial following.
Engaged in numerous philanthropic endeavors aimed at societal betterment, Acharya Pramod Krishnam contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Lucknow under the Congress banner, though he faced defeat, his candidacy garnered a notable 1.8 lakh votes.
Earlier, in 2014, Krishnam contested the Lok Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal constituency, albeit unsuccessfully. He was previously associated with the Congress’ Uttar Pradesh advisory council, dedicated to supporting Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in her role as the party’s Uttar Pradesh in-charge.
Acharya Pramod Krishnam FAQs
A. Acharya Pramod Krishnam is close to 58 years old.
A. Acharya Pramod Krishnam has been expelled by the Congress party for indiscipline and repeatedly making statements against the party.
A. Acharya Pramod Krishnam will be expelled from the Congress Party for the next 6 years.
A. Till now there’s no information if Acharya Pramod Krishnam is joining the Bhartiya Janata Party or not.