Raipur, June 24 -- Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has criticised the Centre regarding the recent Ram Mandir donation controversy, accusing the government of "looting" people in the name of Lord Ram.

Speaking to reporters, the senior Congress leader drew parallels between the central government and Mahmud of Ghazni, noting that while the invader looted the Somnath Temple, the RSS and VHP are currently looting the Ram Temple.

"The situation is such that schools have been opened without uniforms, teachers, toilet facilities, or drinking water; they are playing with the children's future," Baghel stated. "The government is playing a cruel joke on the farmers... everyone in this state is now engaged in looting. Mahmud of G...