Veteran actor Sunil Lahri, renowned for his portrayal of Laxman in Ramanand Sagar’s legendary series, Ramayana, publicly expressed his disappointment following the BJP’s loss in the Faizabad seat during the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The Faizabad constituency encompasses Ayodhya, the site where the historic Ram Temple inauguration took place in January of this year. Faizabad Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: BJP Suffers Shock Defeat in Ayodhya Despite Ram Temple Push.

Taking to his Instagram, Lahri shared a series of posts voicing his dismay, wherein he criticised Hindus for what he perceived as a lack of support for the BJP, which had spearheaded efforts to construct the Ram temple in Ayodhya. He also remarked on the perceived ingratitude of the people of Ayodhya, drawing parallels to the betrayal of Goddess Sita, suggesting that they have a history of turning against those who have cared for them. Faizabad Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: SP’s Awadesh Prasad Leads as BJP Faces Tough Challenge in UP Seat That Houses Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir.

Sunil Lahri Lashes Out At Ayodhya Citizens

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In now-deleted posts, Lahri further lamented how historical records illustrate the recurring betrayal by the residents of Ayodhya towards their rightful ruler. “Dhikkaar hai! (Shame on you!),” he exclaimed. Additionally, Lahri shared a renowned quote by Savarkar: “I am not afraid of Muslims, I am not afraid of Britishers, I am afraid of Hindus against Hinduism.”

Sunil Lahri On Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results 

For the unversed,  the official results of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 were declared on June 4, revealing a significant victory for the BJP with 240 seats. However, the party faced a notable setback with its loss in Faizabad (Ayodhya), where BJP’s Lallu Singh lost the election and the seat was won by Samajwadi Party candidate Awadhesh Prasad. Meanwhile, the opposition INDIA bloc posed a formidable challenge, securing victory in 230 seats, highlighting a closely contested electoral battle.

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