Kharge Criticizes BJP Over Ayodhya Fund Theft, Calls to Halt Electoral Roll Revision
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP over alleged theft of Ayodhya temple funds, invoking Lord Ram to demand accountability. He also condemned a reported purification ritual at a Congress rally venue, calling for an inquiry. Kharge called for halting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, annulment of recent assembly polls, and elections conducted via ballot papers, alleging electoral manipulation by the BJP and RSS. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, demanded action against those involved in the ritual and electoral irregularities.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 38%, Centre 62%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 56/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, deccanherald, moneycontrol, oneindia, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 5 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Oct, 10:54 am. Other outlets followed.