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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.
Controversy Erupts Over Omission of 'Nehru' from Mumbai Metro Station Name
Oct 13, 2025 07:10 pm CST
A political controversy has emerged in Mumbai as Congress accuses the BJP-led government of deliberately removing "Nehru" from the Metro Line-3 station name serving the Nehru Science Centre in Worli. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation defends the designation as "Science Centre" based on official 2013 documentation, while Congress views it as part of a pattern to erase former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy from public spaces.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's Controversial Response to Flood-Hit Farmer Sparks Political Backlash
Sep 26, 2025 02:54 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faces criticism after a video went viral showing him responding harshly to a farmer questioning loan waivers in flood-affected Marathwada region. The incident has triggered political controversy, with opposition accusing him of arrogance while Pawar claims his comments were taken out of context during his inspection of areas where heavy rains have destroyed crops on over 30,000 hectares.
