'Chhath Puja not drama': BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Hindu festivals
BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari has demanded a public apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The demand follows remarks made a year ago regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhath Puja. Bhandari claims Gandhi referred to the festival as drama. The BJP leader questioned whether the Congress party respects Hindu sentiments. These accusations occurred during Chhath celebrations. This conflict follows claims by MNS chief Raj Thackeray that the BJP uses the festival for a divide and rule strategy.
BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Saturday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his year-old remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhath Puja, demanding a public apology for allegedly calling the festival "drama". Bhandari questioned the Congress's respect for Hindu sentiments. The attack came amid Chhath celebrations and a day after MNS chief Raj Thackeray accused the BJP of "divide and rule" over the festival.