BJP leader Shahzad Poonawala made a series of accusations against AAP and opposition parties regarding their stance on temples and Sanatan Dharma. He alleged that AAP's PWD department issued a ‘fatwa’ to demolish two temples during Ram Navami in April 2024. He also referred to an incident in 2023 where a 50-year-old temple was targeted for demolition. Poonawala criticized Gopal Italia for calling temples places of exploitation and Pinarayi Vijayan for his criticism of Sanatan Dharma. Additionally, he accused SP leaders of mocking the Shivling and TMC of ridiculing the puja at Ujjain Mahakal. Poonawala urged AAP, now in power, to focus on helping priests and granthies with financial support, rather than making new announcements. His remarks reflect ongoing tensions over religious and political issues.