religious controversy
BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav's Comparison of Diwali and Christmas Celebrations
Oct 19, 2025 05:09 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sparked controversy by suggesting India should learn from global Christmas celebrations instead of spending on Diwali lamps, drawing sharp criticism from BJP and VHP leaders. The political row intensified as Ayodhya prepares to illuminate over 26 lakh diyas, with opponents accusing Yadav of having an "anti-Sanatana mindset" and glorifying foreign traditions over Indian culture.
Maharashtra BJP MLA Advises Hindu Girls to Avoid Gyms Amid Alleged "Conspiracy" Claims
Oct 17, 2025 07:11 pm CST
BJP Maharashtra MLA Gopichand Padalkar has sparked controversy by advising Hindu girls to practice yoga at home instead of attending gyms, claiming a "huge conspiracy" exists. Speaking at a public meeting in Beed, he suggested young women are vulnerable to deception at gyms and called for increased vigilance. This follows previous controversial statements by the legislator that have drawn significant political backlash.
UK Minister Condemns London Mosque for Excluding Women from Public Charity Run
Oct 15, 2025 02:16 am CST
UK Communities Secretary Steve Reed has condemned the East London Mosque for barring women from its annual charity run in a public park, calling the exclusion "absolutely unacceptable." The event, advertised as "inclusive" but restricted to males and young girls under 12, has sparked controversy and potential investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for possible violations of UK equality laws.
Senior Advocate Condemns Religious Attack on Chief Justice: "Courts Not For Religious Ideas"
Oct 08, 2025 11:10 am CST
A senior advocate condemns the shoe-throwing incident targeting Chief Justice BR Gavai, emphasizing that courts are not platforms for religious expression. The attacker, lawyer Rakesh Kishore, claimed divine motivation after being suspended by the Bar Council of India. Legal luminaries describe the act as criminal contempt that undermines judicial integrity, while highlighting the need for maintaining professional boundaries in the legal profession.
BJP Leader Praises Lawyer Who Threw Shoe at Chief Justice of India Despite Nationwide Condemnation
Oct 08, 2025 02:17 am CST
Former Bengaluru Commissioner and Karnataka BJP leader Bhaskar Rao sparked controversy by admiring the "courage" of lawyer Rakesh Kishore who threw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai during court proceedings. The incident, stemming from religious remarks made by the Chief Justice in a previous case about the Khajuraho temple, has been widely condemned by political leaders including Prime Minister Modi and the Supreme Court Bar Association.
Communal Tension Erupts in Maharashtra Over 'I Love Mohammed' Rangoli: 30 Detained Following Protests
Sep 29, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Communal tensions have flared in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra after a rangoli featuring "I love Mohammed" slogan appeared during Navratri celebrations. Police detained 30 people following protests and clashes, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for an investigation into possible deliberate attempts to disrupt religious harmony. This incident follows similar controversies in other parts of India involving the same slogan.
After Row Over "I Love Muhammad", "I Love Mahadev" Posters Surface In UP
Sep 24, 2025 11:36 pm CST
A counter-campaign has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi after weeks of controversy around posters proclaiming "I Love Muhammad". Religious leaders took to the streets on Tuesday with placards reading "I Love Mahadev".
UP Folk Singer, Husband Arrested Over 'Indecent Song' On Goddess Durga
Sep 24, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Folk singer Saroj Sargam was arrested here along with her husband for allegedly uploading a song containing derogatory remarks against Goddess Durga on her YouTube channel, a police official said on Wednesday.
